Originally Posted by
Camilo
Also to the general non-enthusiast, casual weekend cyclist, "hybrid" really has no meaning. On the other hand "gravel" or something like "all road" or "all path" might bring to mind what they'd like to ride on without getting into a fancy uncomfortable looking drop bar bike or heavy, complicated looking mountain bike. I think it's intelligent and helpful marketing.
XC hardtails are neither heavy nor complicated looking.