One real world Problem with going too Ultimate and Touring on it is when it breaks You better be in a Large Bike savvy City .

Our town LBS serves dozens of Touring Cyclists weekly, but the locals dont have the money to put into high end bikes ,

so there are no spare parts in stock .. Campagnolo users had to limp to the next town 2 days south

a Phone call ahead has a colleague shop Special ordering what they need , and getting it Rush Shipped

So it will be , hopefully , there when you Arrive.