Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
Because you can't shift from the drops with Sora.

The other option is to keep the bike, ditch the Sora and upgrade to shifters you can use from the drops.

Well, I guess it's obvious how much that disadvantage bugs me since I'd forgotten it was there (and my nice bike has Ultegra, so you'd think I'd know the difference)

OP:
Personally, I'd look into how much it would be to upgrade the levers, unless of course you are already noticing the gearing oddities of the drivetrain. Might be worth it, probably won't be, but definitely worth looking into IMO.

I don't see you coming out in a great position $$$ wise no matter how you go about buying/switching bikes out. You may just have to eat it though. My advice, should you go with the new bike route, is to deal with the Giant long enough to get the bike you know is right for you. Take your time shopping and don't settle or you'll just be in this position again.