I am going to show my lack of knowledge here, but I have to ask. The FX 7.6 - would this be a good choice for both roads, bike trails, and a prepared surfaces such as a canal tow path? I understand that the FX series isn't exactly a road bike, but somewhere in-between a hybrid and a road bike. Is my understanding right here?

I am still nervous about the idea of a non-low-step design and this is more expensive than the 7300, but I figure that I should get as much bike as I can afford to prevent "growing out" of it the first summer... It feels like March will never get here, it is like being a child waiting for Christmas!