Hello Everyone!

I am new on here so I hope I am posting in the right place.

I cannot find user reviews on the internet for the 2010 Specialized Vita Comp.
Also, I cannot find this bike to test ride in my area (North Suburbs of Denver, Colorado). I also went to a Specialized Concept Store (had to take almost an hour drive)- all they had was a plain Vita (lowest model). It was 'okay'.

Please can anyone tell me if you can feel a difference riding a plain Vita model vs. Vita Comp? I know the specs are different.

The Vita Comp has carbon in a couple places and gear ratio and components are different. Plus, there is around a $600 difference.

I do not like the Vita Elite color, if it were different I would be asking about this one because I like its gear ratio better for steep hills.
But I figure I can get the Vita Comp with a different cassette.

I love the color on the Vita Sport but then again I think it may ride like the bottom Vita model.

Plus, has anyone ridden one of these for long rides 40+ miles?

I am almost 50 and wanted something more upright but want to be able to roll pretty good on the roads. I have an old 1992 Trek 1420 road bike - still works but I can see by the bikes I tried out it is a bit outdated!

I tried out a Trek 7.5 FX - sorry, Trek ladies, it felt and looked 'cheap' compared to the Specialized. The welding of the frame did not look smooth.

I did try out the Specialized Dolce Sport and Comp. Love the Comp but I am really leaning towards flat handlebars and being more upright.

It just scares me about the price difference. It seems I have to order one since no one has it. To order one - I have to pay for it. I also was wondering why no one has one around here to try out.

I would really appreciate any help with this!

Thanks so much!