Originally Posted by
indyfabz
The full review, which I wish were available on line, discusses price. It's $300 more than the 2017 520 Disc, but it comes with brifters, better brakes, tubeless-ready rims and a front rack. On the flip side, the drivetrain components are a step down. Retail for a Disc Trucker is $1,550, with bar ends and no racks.
The only "step down" about the drive train is the words "DEORE" being replaced with "ALIVIO". Since DEORE is now a 10 speed drive train it's likely the ALIVIO is yesterdays DEORE and flagship 9 speed drive train for Shimano. ALIVIO's current iteration has proven to be a very reliable drive train.