I bought the Gary Fisher Zebrano in the fall last year and have found it to be a very good bike. I ride in on gravel paths (light off-road), paved paths, and the streets of DC and it has done well for me. Only two downsides are the weight of the bike (at $500.00 and a hybrid this is normal and expected) and the front suspension doesn’t lock out, which would be nice for hills.

The bike is extremely comfortable, the upright position is great for the city, and I it is VERY stable. The bike came with 700 x 42c tires but I asked the LBS to swap them out for 700x38c, which is a better all-around hybrid tire --- I recommend doing this as a good one-tire fits all solution. If you’re looking at an entry-level hybrid that will perform and not give you much problems; I highly recommend this bike.

Good luck.