Quote Originally Posted by SimonH View Post
My CX bike is 1X and it's good for that albeit even when racing CX you're a bit between ratios sometimes. Spinning out in a CX race isn't likely 

On a bike for the road I really wouldn't consider 1X, far too compromised.

Running a 2X takes a bit more management on hills granted but you soon get used to it. If i can manage it anyone can!

Nor would I get a hybrid. If you want a jack-of-all-trades get a gravel bike. Otherwise get a road bike.

Thanks, appreciate your advice.
However, I am not at all speed focussed, and therefore losing/compromising some high end gears = speed, does not concern me much, as long as I'm not spinning out at 20mph I'll be fine.
I don't want drop bars, period, so a typical road bike or gravel bike is not an option, thus the hybrid route.