Come on the frame was a new design just last year. 2011s build is nearly the same, but does have some differences. Race face Diabolus stem and atlas handlebars are gone and are now Giant house brand. Michelin tires are now Maxxis, Mavic 721 rims are now DT.
Its a wash. Maxxis tires over Michelins. Raceface bar and stem over Giant's house brand. Take Mavic rims over DT rims. My bike shop allowed me to trade the Michelins for Maxxis so for me this years model was better. Either way they are good bikes for the money