that Cross City RX 2.0 doesn't appear to be on the Giant US site (you linked to the Australian site).
It does appear to be the same bike (or at least very similar) as the Escape RX.0, here http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...0/11659/55826/

$1275 is getting pretty rich for a hybrid.


p.s. bike manufacturers almost never specify weight. even for the exact same bike it can vary a fair amount depending on the size of the frame, and any minor changes in the details of the bike. I wouldn't obsess over weight, unless you're racing A class..