Originally Posted by
knightrk
I am in the market for my first new, fancy, real bike. I will use it for commuting and semi-leisurely semi-fast 20+ mile rides. I may use it for short tours.
While touring bikes don't have to be slow, they are usually not the first choice for semi-fast rides. Touring bikes are designed to be stable while carrying loads.
While you may not want to, your best option is to wait until the CC comes into stock so you can compare it to other bikes. In the meantime ride everything you can. You won't know what the best bike for you will be until you try them all.