I have very similar story...this year I decided to replace my classic MTB (Giant Rincon) with hybrid bike to gain some speed and comfort. So I went to Giant dealer and ordered Roam XR1. On the paper it all seem perfect (full SLX group), large wheels, semislick tires....but in reality the bike did't fit me at all.
Took it back and bought Seek 1. After few weeks I changed tires, grips, handlebar and couple of other bits and pieces...

The point is no metter how good bike looks in LBS you don't know what you're buying until you make few (hundred) miles on it. And even then everyone will find couple of things to change. Like yours, my Seek is now fully made by my needs and I just love it.

Great bike you have now, enjoy it!

regards