Originally Posted by Moisture

Carbon... does not mean that it may be potentially "compliant" the way you're thinking. The stiffest bikes I have ever ridden were Carbon.

I had a Trek FX 7.3 last year. Loved it. The long chainstays and comfy upright riding position felt nice while still being decently fast. I eventually outgrew its performance after a few months of riding and eventually moved on to a true performance drop bar bike. I recommend to buy used if going the hybrid route, with the intention of eventually upping the performance for real.