I put more miles on my Specialized CrossRoads hybrid-touring bike than on any of my others bikes. I can load it down and pedal for miles on end with nary a problem with my back or hands. You just need to change your attitude toward the way you ride. When I was just riding road bikes I never took the time to actually look around at the scenery I was traveling through. Now I take my time and actually enjoy the scenery, the ride, and noticing stuff you never see when being a roadie on a road bike.