Originally Posted by
puma1552
Think what you want, I'm in the learning, research, and test riding stage. Sorry I don't run out and blow a chunk of change on the first thing I ride. I've been on this forum for like 2 weeks ffs. I'm reading, learning, testing, and getting my feet wet and figuring out what I do and don't like, so if you don't like it, leave. This thread was pretty much done two days ago anyway..
But still, unless I'm missing something, you still haven't figured out - or asked - about the actual differences between the two bikes in your first post, other than color. That to me isn't learning and research.
PS: I'm glad you bought a bike, and ride the hell out of it. But, I would truly like to know the real, accurate answer to your original issue.