Maryellen
I am still "in transition" after riding a hybrid for years. I love my Bianche Veloce,
they are well named, it really wants to go, it has great gearing, but my HANDS do not like the bike. Several here have seen photos of me on this bike, it's apparently set up correctly for me, the handlebars are actually higher than the seat, (to keep my weight off my hands) but I really liked being able to rest my hands on a horizonal bar and now I really can't. I think if you're not sure you should not spend too much of a fortune, or at least try to buy a bike that has some resale value so you can try a different one down the line.
good luck.
mimi

Geonz I am still thinking about the moustache handlebars but was told the conversion for the
components will be very expensive.