Well, America, then I have more to add. When I purchase a bike I always think, can I sell it if I don't like it or sell it a year from now? Bikes like Storck are a harder sell than the big name brands like Trek, Specialized and Cannondale. It is something to keep in mind. The opposite of course is to buy a bike for the here an now and choose what is best. Since you can't really compare different carbon frames on quality you then make your choice on components and fit of any bike. Try the bikes if you can and one will feel better than the other.

If you are looking at value the two you chose are good but also look at Canyon bikes. These are great value but you can't try one before you buy it. That is the trade off.

In the price range you are willing to pay, anything you buy is going to going to be good. Some are going to be better than others for you. What your needs are and what mine are different. My guess is that going from a hybrid to a drop bar that an endurance bike would be the better choice. Longer head tube, more upright position, larger tires, the list goes on. The aero bike would be the last thing I would put you on, unless that is part of what you want.

Many years ago I sold bikes for a living. The first thing I did was ask the customer what they thought they wanted a bike for. That conversation was crucial because sometimes what they thought they wanted and what their needs were didn't coincide. That conversation leads to a mutual understanding of what direction to go. The bottom line, I didn't care if I sold a bike or not because I got paid regardless but I had a desire to sell them a bike that they were going to be happy with for the long term. So, it is hard to help people on the internet when there is so much at play. Having a conversation at the bike stores will be helpful to you to narrow down what works best. Good luck.