Just started biking earlier this year and really like it alot. Did my first 50k ride yesterday and did ok. I'm riding a Secialized Crossroads Elite hybrid that is a good bike and I've put around 150 miles on it not counting the 50k. I realized when I was riding in the 50k that I need to get a good road bike. I'm 52yrs old, in good shape but have had a couple of back surgeries over the last 10 yrs. That is the reason I got the hybrid because I heard they are easier on the ol'back and I have not had any problems. I want a good road bike and someone suggested the Giant OCR bikes because they have a little higher stem and you don't have to bend over as far when you ride as you do with some other bikes. I figure to spend 1000 to 1500 bucks. I also saw Consumer Reports rated them pretty good in their June magazine. Any help or suggestions out there?