Hello,

This is my first post. I am a runner-convert to biking. Knee surgery in May of this year had me wanting to be a little more careful with the amount of impact my soon-to-be 52 year old knees take on. My DH and I also backpack, and my running injuries took me off the trail this past year--so again, I'm trying to keep the knee impact down.

I purchased a road bike mid-summer, a Trek Lexa SC, and I really, really love riding. I would, however, like to have a more 3 season bike that I can ride, both on gravel/pavement as well as comfortably ride on the dirt roads around our rural area. I'd like something with disk brakes. I do prefer the drop handlebars of my road bike, but believe I am looking at a hybrid to meet my 3 season/dirt road/pavement needs. Here's what I have looked at in the local area:

Trek Neko
Cannondale Althea
Specialized Vita

If anyone has any words of wisdom--I know, ride all three--but any preferences or dislikes/likes, please let me know. Thanks!