Originally Posted by
grayrest
Most people transition off of a hybrid onto a road or mountain bike since hybrids generally tend to be mediocre at everything. I will say that if you decide to get one, I recommend also getting a loop handlebar (Jones h-bar, Origin8 Strongbow, etc) since the extra hand positions over a flat bar are really nice.
As far as I know, the current hotness is getting a non-suspended drop bar frame that can clear wider tires and fitting big slicks (650B 47c+, 700C 40c+). They're supposed to be slower accelerating (weight) but similar sustained speed to road tires if you're under 20mph and fine on gravel and non-technical off road, so fairly good at everything but the extremes. Haven't tried it myself.
I personally want to get rid of my road bike due to the handlebars being a loop-bar. I ride on the hoods or middle most of the time, and like the upright riding position the flat bar offers. What you're suggesting would be a gravel bike, wouldn't it?