Thanks, ladies. My Quick isn't totally upright, like the hybirds. It has a flat handlebar that puts the body partly forward.

I don't exactly have money to burn (wish I did!), but I could save over the winter for a road bike and should be able to spend approx $1,000.00 or $1,200.00 on one.

I'm kind of thinking I might like to have both types, depending on the riding I am doing.

This is totally different for me. I am in pretty good shape (I'm a fitness instructor/personal trainer). I run Beachbody Fit Clubs. But, I have always fueled my body to do an intense 1 hour or 1.5 hour workout (Insanity/P90X). Not a 4/5 hour bike ride. It is different and I am learning!