I've had two 7.2fx and they were terrific bikes. The tires would do well on road and gravel and it was an easy bike to ride. They call it a fitness bike instead of a hybrid because it doesn't have suspension and is more on the road bike side only with straight bars. I gave my last one up to help finance my Surly which does all my Trek did and more. As an entry level bike, I think it's a terrific choice. Just a piece of advice, if you aren't going mountain biking, don't get the front suspension if you look at other bikes. It just adds weight and you don't need it.

Have fun and welcome!