Hey guys,
Been lurking on the forums for a few days and finally decided to make an account. I am currently in the market for a speedy hybrid bike mostly for exercise and have a few questions. FWIW, I am going to be strictly riding on the road. A lot of people on here are big fans of the trek fx series, but the nearest local bike shop only carries Jamis, Fuji, and Raleigh bikes. Do these companies make good hybrids? I could drive another 10miles to another LBS that carries trek and specialized bikes, but I would really like to buy from the shop that is only 2miles from me. So would it be a dumb move to settle for one of the jamis, fuji, or raleigh hybrids at the nearby LBS?
Any help is greatly appreciated

I am real happy with my Raleigh Misceo 1.0: https://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/hybrid/misceo-10-11/

Nearly every bike manufacturer offers a line of flat-bar road bike type of hybrids like the Trek FX.

Jamis offers the Allegro line. I've ridden the 2010 Jamis Allegro 4 and it was a very nice ride.

Fuji offers the Absolute line, and those are good too, very similar in geometry to the Specialized Sirrus line of flat-bar road bikes.

Their componentry mix are near-identical to the Trek FX line for the models at various price levels; just about the only difference is the frame geometry and ride "feel."

At your local bike shop, see if you can test ride a Jamis Allegro or a Fuji Absolute. Buy the one that fits your size and riding posture the best.

The Fuji, and Jamis are both excellent bikes. In my opinion the Raleigh is nothing more than a glorified Huffy unless you spend $1000.00 + on one, and even then I'm not impressed.

Check out the Jamis Coda Sport or Fuji Absolute. I own the former and test-rode the Absolute 2.0. It was a very close decision between the two.

If you do decide to venture to the other LBS, try the Specialized Sirrus -or Trek FX series. Unless you already have a comfortable rapport with the closer LBS-or don't like the other one for some reason-it would be a shame not to try them all. Ten miles is hardly a long drive in the quest for a bike that will provide years of fun...

I appreciate the responses guys. It seems like the general consensus is to focus on the Absolute and Coda. I am going to head on over to the shop today and try to pick something up.
Thanks!

Speedy hybrid? Jamis Coda Sport if a 2011. Jamis Coda Comp if a 2009 or 2010.

Update:
I picked up an absolute 3.0, the bike just felt great. I have only put on 5miles on it so far, but man is my ass KILLING me... What is the best way to remedy this, new saddle or padded bike shorts?
thanks

In my experience, I've never had much luck with padded shorts.. I tried several different saddles and found one that is comfortable for me. That one saddle stayed with me through five different bikes I owned over the past 15 years.

Congrats on your new bike!

Great choice! My all time favorite saddle is a Brooks B17 and it goes on all my bikes. They sometime take a bit of break-in but well worth the effort, I will never ride any other saddle. Here it is on my Kaitai.

The Selle San Marco Elba saddle has worked for me the moment I climbed on it.

The Fuji Absolute is a road biased hybrid so it should serve you well. I have an Absolute 1.0 and I love it. The handlebars had to be changed but most hybrids do come with flat bars so I expected that from the beginning. If the nearest shop is a good one then it makes sense to patronize them.

Ken