TO BIKE FORUMS, DorianHector!
As you can see, we're trying to assist you with all of your cycling inquiries!
My advice to you Dorian, would be for you to go to your nearest Jamis dealership and test-ride the Jamis Coda Sport. It won Bicycling Magazine's editor's choice award, for being the hybrid bicycle of 2011. Since it's made of chromoly steel, it will most likely, last you for decades.
The Jamis Coda Sport can be outfitted with both fenders and rack. It can also be accomodated with up to 38mm wide tires. It's a true hybrid, through and through. It's truly awesome as an urban road bike, and it's just as awesome on the dirt trails!
IMO, this bike just might fill your prescription to the max!
- Slim