+2 on the Trek. I just picked up my Trek FX 7.5 WSD last night. I had bought a Trek 7200 WSD a couple of weeks ago that I really liked except for shifting, etc. I absolutely love the FX -- and either of these might work for you.
If you go to the Trek site they talk about the changes in the 2009 models in the video. Originally I was going to order the 7.3 but it wasn't enough of an upgrade; the 7.5 has an incredibly comfortable seat, smooth trigger shifting, and FASTER...my average pace was almost 4 mph and my fastest pace was 6 mph faster. I ended up going 10.25 miles in 50 minutes and that included two long stops for traffic. I could've gone longer but I had to get back. The FX has a carbon fork and it is truly the smoothest ride I've ever had. Before buying the 7.5, I test rode the 7.3 and was IN LOVE with it -- the only difference is the 7.5 has this seat that moves a bit with you. But WVGeo, I purchased the 7.5 based on how much I liked that 7.3.
The unpaved portions of my trail are a fine gravel. The FX's tire is MUCH thinner and the 7200 handled it like a mountain bike. There are plenty of road bikers on this trail and the FX handled it just fine -- just not as fantastically as the 7200. The 7200 is a true hybrid in that I would've felt completely comfortable taking it on just about ANY unpaved trail that wasn't cliffs and jumps. However, it is as slow and heavy as a mountain bike. Like driving a nice sedan.
Test drive a whole bunch and see what you like. Post back what you end up getting!
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