I have a 2012 Specialized Sirrus I got in last December from a local bike shop. Since then I have switched the straight bars to Velo Orange Crazy bars and just put on some new Kenda Kross Pro 700c x 40mm. They ride slower than the 700c x 32mm road tires I had but ride faster on the hard trail which is 1/2 of my exercise ride.
I am looking at converting it to drop/gravel bars and upgrading the components. I am thinking of the Specialized Hover Expert Alloy bar or the Ritchey Comp Venturemax. And am looking at an older groupset in the next few months. Anyone who has done this I would love to hear from. I just thought I would share. Thanks for reading.