Looking to purchase a really good hybrid bike for myself for under $650.00. I ride my current fixed gear Fuji Feather Road bike all over the city and the 5 boroughs but would like a hybrid since I have difficulty not having gears and obviously we all know how bad our road are in NYC. I have done some research and found 3 bike manufactures that I would like to choose from however I am unsure of which model to choose form and what is best for its value, comfort level, all around ease of terrain and of course value. I have listed the three (3) bike manufactures and several comparable models below with links from the manufacture and current pricing. I am open to any other suggestions. Please help me!

Also I have heard that hybrids are a joke and allot of bad talk and from what I read it’s pointing to get a cyclocross bike instead. Now I’m really unsure and confused!!! Please help

Trek Bikes

Trek 7.3 FX - $659.00
7.3 FX - Trek Bicycle

Trek 7.2 FX - $489.00
7.2 FX - Trek Bicycle

Trek 8.2 DS - $659.00
8.2 DS - Trek Bicycle

Jamis Bikes

Jamis 2015 DXT Sport - $619.00
JAMIS BICYCLES

Jamis 2015 CODA Sport - $519.00
JAMIS BICYCLES

Fuji Bikes

Fuji Absolute 2.1 - $459.00
Fuji Bikes | LIFESTYLE | FITNESS | ABSOLUTE 2.1

Fuji Absolute 2.3 - $409.00
Fuji Bikes | LIFESTYLE | FITNESS | ABSOLUTE 2.3

Fuji Absolute 1.7 - $609.00
Fuji Bikes | LIFESTYLE | FITNESS | ABSOLUTE 1.7