Yes, and so does Giant. I think what’s happening is Trek (ISO) and Specialized (Future Shock) have strong patents on their flexible front end technologies. So this is another way around it.

Actually, I’m wondering if the new composite handlebar designs aren’t more than adequate for the type of road riding I do. Starting to warm up to the idea.

Wider, softer tires and flexible handlebars would go a long way towards killing the road buzz, which is by far my biggest annoyance.