I would prefer another hybrid. I get very bored when I ride with friends on roads that I've already driven in my car a million times. I prefer the freedom that having a hybrid allows me, being able to zip off on an interesting side trail just because it looks like fun. I did try the Giant and I liked it. It felt good. However, some of the bike websites are a bit fuzzy as to which class of bikes would be comparable to my 8.3 ds. For example, one site lists a class of bikes referred to as road/path/dirt but they look nothing at all like mine so I'm wondering whether they are more similar to the Trek FX series and not up to the more punishing treatment? Thus far, I have taken my 8.3 through hell and back on some of my rides and I'm looking for another bike that can handle the same level of abuse without having to commit to a full mountainbike.