I'm excited for you. Which ever one you get, I think you'll see a difference from a hybrid. I looked at hybrids - that's what I wanted when I first started looking. But the road bikes were so much easier for me to ride. And then the upright on the pilot made me really happy.

Let us know which you choose or if you end up with an entirely different one. You never know.....so many great bikes, so little time.