travbikeman,

Sorry, but what do you mean by "GRANNY GEAR"?

If I can be more specific , I am 40 years old and weigh 175. I am looking for 10-20 miles rides on paved and maybe dirt trails. Not any kind of mountain bike.

I have $1000 to spend on a hybrid. If not the Specialized Cross Trail, then what else do you recommend?

Thank you.

Jason