Originally Posted by
RogueRadio
You don't need an endurance fit bike for all day comfort. OP never said endurance they just said comfort. I know plenty of guys who ride 100 miles on a "race" bike. Endurance bikes are made for shock absorption from rough roads as their Primary purpose
I do full centuries at least once a month on my Altamira, and I agree a crit-racer can be adequate for a full day in the saddle if fitted properly. But I fit bikes as apart of my living, and endurance bikes are NOT just shock absorption. They're a different approach on geometry, and many have extra shock absorption.
The OP is new to a road bike, (coming from a hybrid). There's a reason most companies make their <$1k bikes in an endurance style than a race style. It has a far broader range of acceptable fitting, which is a far better choice for people new to riding in drop-bars. Even if they get a professional fitting.