^ I thought he was talking about the road touring one. That’s the one I was talking about. I also just noticed it has an octalink crank/BB. Isn’t that the funky early 2000’s(something like that) one with, like, 8 splines that was short lived and not particularly available? That would be another touring bike fail for me. Hydraulic brakes, not so common BB, ugly, not a great touring bike choice imo. Fine as a commuter if you don’t mind the looks. I’d take the Fuji for Sure, even if they were both at the Fuji price-point.
But yeah, why thumbies? Hipster bike culture choice? I’m shocked they make 11sp thumbies. Triggers are a huge improvement.