Are the wheels and crankset the exact same? I'd say the differences you note are worth ~$150 and it's a close call either way. If there are a few additional upgrades, that would tip the scale. Certainly the 'upgrades' are cheaper to do upfront than in 6-12 months.
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Last edited by dtrain; 09-05-14 at 10:30 AM.