The Wellington 3.0 gets you the headset upgrade and a carbon fork for $50, pretty good deal. Same components and frame. LOLZ on the flat. Went almost a year on my Windsor original tires until last week. I will unhesitatingly recommend the cleat type shoes and pedals. They just work better. Also had my first fall over in the clips, no harm, but I am still cussing myself out at how stupid that was. Mountain bike shoes and cleats seem easier and better to walk in, my $0.02.

Edit: Noticed Narhay shoes and cleats the Shimano 520 MTB, same ones I got, Specialized shoes.