lyz2814 Welcome to the group! And congrats on the new bike!! I am in the shopping-for-a-new-road-bike process right now, and Trek is leading my list at this point. I agree with you completely about the hybrid vs. road. I started out looking at the touring and comfort road bikes. When I tried out a traditional road bike, I was hooked on the cool handling. Much quicker and responsive than my hybrid. On long rides my hybrid feels like a sled. I'm heading out Saturday (if the snow doesn't accumulate and prevent test rides ) and will hopefully make a final decision. Let us know when you get your new baby!!