I'll amen
Maelochs here and add one thing. The biggest risk for you right now is that you will buy a bike that you just can't stand to ride right now, and then you'll never develop as a rider because you won't get past the first step.
OP--I asked above if you've ever ridden a drop bar bike. If you haven't, you can't just assume that it will be the type of handlebars you like even though that's what the cool kids are riding. Try riding a wide range of bikes if you haven't done so already.