I should clarify a few things, I haven't had my own bike since I was about 12, throughout high school I borrowed my dads road bike more than a handful of times and I frequently do 20 miles on stationary bikes so those factors go into the fitness/hybrid decision. I also know I don't want shocks. No one around me seems to really carry Giant bikes but there is a very nice little bike shop that carries specialized bikes. They also offer free lifetime tune-ups if you buy from them which is awesome!

They have this bike on sale for $450 which I'm pretty sure I'm going to get for the wife, she went in with me and made sure it fit her well, is it a good bike?

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...sc-eq#features

For me I'm still a bit lost but am looking for recomendations in the Specialized line.