I have heard this several times and just read this in a post: " Remember though - a hybrid isn't the right style of bicycle for loooong trips. Anything over 10 miles or so is pushing it."

I like doing 50-mile trips like once a month....and I do notice that on my Trek DS 8.1 is making my life harder (light pain is a daily thing these days....I am sorting things out, but I am still learning what to do).

Anyway....so what bikes are great for long trips? Why arent hybrids apt for long trips?