Hi all, I started riding last summer and used a heavy, knobby tired "comfort" bike. This year, I bought a new Trek 7.5 FX, which I really love. It is much lighter, I can go much faster and it fits much better! I have started doing a few beginner group rides (13-18 miles), in which almost everyone uses road bikes. I am able to keep up, but am usually in the back (partially because I am not in the best shape, but I am working towards improving my fitness). I'm fine with being slower, but would like to start working towards longer rides. I'm not sure if I can keep up with the intermediate riders (25+ miles) on my Trek Hybrid this year..... I'm thinking that maybe next year i will invest in a road bike and keep the hybrid for shorter, around the town rides. Question...what are some good beginner road bikes to look at? I'm tall, so I don't think most of the WSD's will fit me. Will a road bike help me go fast enough to keep up with other riders compared to my Trek? I've never ridden a road bike, so it will all be new to me...the brakes, shifting, clipless, etc....I don't want to get in over my head! Thanks for any advice.