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Frag me, but I'm old enough to remember when there were a few cars kicking around with two-speed slushbox trannies. Reedonkulous!

@Monkeyass: I'm having trouble comprehending that comment. Any chance you could wrap it into a podcast?

For roof-top appeal, make sure and upgrade to the carbon wheels at time of purchase. You don't want to be seen even once in the pub parking lot with alu wheels!!!

@mtallman2: I've got six that are ninja-silent. Come on over for a meet and greet!

Another unneeded rear sus system that doesn't allow for a large water bottle. Everything else seems very interesting.

Been there twice (165 and 170) and gave it a full month both times. Hated it both times.

I'd just buy Astrals.

Great write up. Thank you. A few constructive comments: I found my G1 SC worked best with 20% sag and the smallest VR, or none. The OEM VR was too large to allow for low sag and full travel. The rear lockout on the G1 was essentially useless, to the point that a 3-position lever was better, since it only got toggled on actual roads. Wish the G2 offered this, along with a remote fork. Perfect xcm setup. The lack of a power meter doesn't matter a lick to me, but it is weird, given that my mid-level Domane SL7 endurance road bike has one?! A little more tire clearance is great, though the G1 fit a 2.4 just fine, even though that size was not officially blessed by Trek. It will be nice if the new rear shock is more easily serviced. The G1 required a trick or two. To give credit to Trek, these were covered nicely in the owner's manual. No secret handshake required.

@skimons: So you can adjust it where you actually want it?!

Love the whole Kali approach, but also a big fan of visibility. Need a hi-viz color Brad (you've heard this from me previously).