Originally Posted by RonnyRacer

Even though there is only a $400 difference between the Comp and Trail, there is really little benefit in spending the extra on what is effectively Ultegra versus 105. Wheels are identical, frame too, forks and crankset are 'much of a muchness', the mech brakes on the Comp are good so there is not really $400 of "value" there! Looking at it another way, if you compare prices between the two sets of components, you'll struggle getting $400 difference.

Comp wins hands down for me - at just over $1000 plus tax it is a very good price.