I think it might look like a good, light, off road, long distance racing bike as well but would put it in a niche class as far as basic touring is concerned. I also would not hesitate to buy CF if the situation required it but I might hesitate at spending 4K for what I could do with 1K. You could say CF is needed in a race setting but is anyone here touring this year in a way where CF is needed rather than wanted?

Of course these things do appeal to people who imagine they are going to be as edgy in needs as to what top tier racers are.