Or something like this? http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...iberty_cxd.htm

or thishttp://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._cross_cx2.htm

I have a friend who upgraded from a hybrid that was constantly in the shop to that one and he really likes it.
I have the second one and have put over 1000 miles on it this year alone. great riding/ commuting bike.