you might want to look at " century" road bikes, cannondale synapse, giant defy, specialized roubaix.
they have a higher steer tube for a more upright ride than a traditional road bike.
i have been riding a 08 roubaix elite for the last 2 years and LOVE it. i am in the process of upgrading to a used 2012 roubaix, i just have to finish assembling it. my 08 takes 25 tire to smooth out the ride some compared to a 23. looking at the 2012 it looks like i might even be able to use a 28 tire on it for a softer ride yet.