I am an XC guy, but am in the market for a high end, performance hybrid for fitness... staying away from straight road bike, as I am more used to a flat bar and MB shifting... The new Rapid looks great... anyone familiar with the bike? Specs are listed below. Anything else in the same class in the 1500 dollar range?
Thanks

http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-CA....0/5400/37756/