Our Carrera is wonderful. It is easy to lift to a roof rack, it's gates drive is silent and easy to adjust and grease free, the carbon fork has two eyelets for a front rack, and we have had zero issues with the wheelset running 28 mm gator skins other than needing a minor trying om the front wheel after hitting hole at 30 mph. The steering is responsive and predictable. I say it is a no brainier if price is no object. Go for the Carrera.