Originally Posted by daoswald

Racing or touring, binary options in a world with fat more than two choices.

What about an endurance road bike like the Cannondale Synapse? How about a forgiving Gravel bike fitted with some fast rolling but wide tires? How about a flat-bar hybrid with more upright posture?

A touring bike can be your fun ride bike, but one of these other options may be even better for that purpose.

Ride the race bike for a few weeks and decide if you are able to get accustomed to it. If not, try out many alternatives before narrowing your search to binary and finally unary options.