I've been riding a straight bar bike for several years. Yesterday, we - the bike and I - went to get measured and fitted. The LBS guy put the bike on a trainer and had me pedal while he watched. He seemed surprised (and maybe impressed?) that everything appeared to be adjusted just right. So he asked me lots of questions and we discussed my riding style and needs.
"Can I show you a different bike?" he asked, and rolled in a Dolce Sport. OOOh...shiny! And red! It was like meeting a celebrity
Anyway, I loved flying around the parking lot on it, but I know I should be test riding others. I will see a Trek Lexa (is that the name?) tomorrow, and would like to know what else is similar that I should try.
I'm 5'0", so I have the advantage of getting a good price on a leftover '12, but the disadvantage of the stores not having my size in the first place. Also, any model that doesn't have that funny stripe on the top tube will have an advantage (kidding - sort of).
Thanks for all the great info!