I didn't test ride the carbon bike, but I did end up buying the Vita Elite...it's very nice, but from my little experience, I have little to base that on. I can say It was a noticeable upgrade from the Vita Sport. I enjoyed it.
However, most advice I got on this thread was to give the drop bars a chance. That's what I went for...Dolce E5 Elite. I know I want to go down that route (longer rides, faster paces, etc). Instead of upgrading from hybrid to road bike once I've out grown it, I just went with road bike...then depending on how far I go, I'll upgrade to better components or better bike.
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Fox Farm
I would probably support the suggestions for better components on the quality aluminum frame. Once you really get yourself hooked on cycling, then go for a good carbon bike with mid to upper mid components, such as Ultegra or Sram Force or Campy. To the OP, have you test ridden both of the bikes that you are considering???