Good news: I had a (very short) ride on a 'road bike': Reynolds 725 frame, carbon fork, fewer spokes on both wheels than my hybrid has in one, supermodel tyres - I loved it! And the shop wot's selling it is discounting it by over a hundred quid...
Bad news: The price is still four figures.
Good news: A fridge full of ice cream!
Bad news: A stomach full of ice cream.