Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum.

I started biking almost a year ago, and I absolutely love it. At first I got the nicest bike that I was willing to pay for without knowing if I was going to like this or not. It was a Giant Escape.

Overall it's a really nice bike, I use it every day to go to work (about 4 miles) and now I started going on the weekends for 50-60ish mile trips.

I was super happy, but there are two things that I don't love: I sometimes go through not so nice roads and I can feel everything in the road. And.. I would like to go faster some times (it is pretty fast, but.. and I know it mostly depends on me but.. could I gain some speed from another bike?)

Now I know that I love the bicycle and I'm willing to spend a little more if it makes sense, I did a test ride on a Diverge Comp E5 bike and it felt amazing, so I'm considering that.

I'm also considering the Diverge Comp, I like the hydraulic brakes, and some of the parts look nicer (I like the saddle, and carbon bikes sound sexier). It is expensive, but if getting this will keep me a longer time without wanting to change bikes it might be worth it.

Trek CrossRip 3. It's not as expensive, has hydraulic brakes. Or one of the giant anyroads.

If you can let me know what you think it would be very much appreciated!