I started riding a little less than a year ago on a Specialized Globe hybrid. That lasted about 3 months because I joined a bike club and could not keep up with a bike that heavy (and I didn't know any better when I bought it).

Then I bought a Specialized Vita flatbar roadbike. It was pretty good and I did not expect to need a real road bike for a few years.

However, I was casually looking on craigslist and saw an almost new Specialized Ruby Comp at a really good price in my size. It had been ridden 100 miles on a trainer and sat in the garage for 2 years. (A husband had bought it for his wife who never used it.) I bought it and sold my Vita to a friend. I don't think I have any more bike lust after buying this lightweight carbon framed woman's bike with 105 components. My riding has really improved. I can't picture needing a better bike. It fits perfect. I seem to work well with the Specialized geometry.