Flat Bar Road Bike Flat Bar Road Bikes - I Need Some Advice?

Flat Bar Road Bikes - I Need Some Advice? - flat bar road bike

** Sorry if some of these questions are stupid, I am new to cycling and I'm still learning! **

I want a flat bar road bike to work (neck / back) all the work of the road / cycle path (gravel bags).

I tried 7.5 FX Trek bike and loved it, and wonder whether it was worth getting a 7.6 FX? I also tried the Giant FCR is 2 (the Giant FCR 1 so much better?) It was very beautiful. The VCF 2 is too large, it is difficult to say whether I like or if the travel more ...

Component that is better than two (rational)? Is it worse brakes, tires, etc.?

Do you know of other good hybrid? I would be less than $ 1200 and have a carbon fiber, the fork (and seat post, if possible).

Thank you!