I'm fairly new to the concept of commuting to work with a bike. I figured with the rising gas prices and the fact that I HAVE been looking for a way to get in shape again, I figured why not. At first I was looking as a base-level mountain bike for commuting, but now I've discovered the hybrid/cross bikes, and those sound a bit more down my alley.

My hubby and I went to one of the local bike shops here in town and at first I was looking at the Specialized Myka Base, but then while parusing their website today, I saw the Crossroads Sport and the Expediton Sport, which is the same price as the Myka, it's just they are both hybrids.

I guess what I'm asking, to get to the point, is has anyone heard anything about either of these bikes or has anyone of you ridden or even owned one so that I can get some advice on them?

Thanks ladies in advance.