I tried a lot of bikes out yesterday almost all of the suggestions given... The bike that I really enjoyed riding was the Specialized Sirrus Comp with the normal brakes and the carbon fork. I found the road bikes too small for me and though the the stores could add a stem to extend out the handlebars and wider handle bars (I also have very broad shoulders) I didn't enjoy the ride as much. I am looking at a closeout deal on a 13 right now and hope to be riding within a week. In the end, I have the resources to take the financial hit later on if I do decide to go to a road bike so I am going with what felt the best to me now. Thanks for all of the advice and suggestions.