I would say Hybrid. We bought our bikes in 99, i have an m300 Cannondale, my husband got the higher techie one w/disc brakes. technically I would say mine is a cross between a hybrid and a mtn bike. It looks mtn, has street tires (town and country) on it, but has a higher bar, I would get one that is step thru friendly now if I were shopping again. Easier to get on I think. and make sure it's got cushy suspension seat post and cushy seat. I have to take several days off in between rides cause my tailbone is killing me. I just got started back riding again after looking at it as wall art on the rack in the family room for years.