Thanks for the input everyone. After what I've read, I definitely have second thoughts about dealing Gordon. I'm not sure I want to deal with anyone that set in their ways/opinions. Thanks, RWTD for that great article. After all I've read, it now seems the 520 is probably a better value. The 520 is about $1050 (it went up a little this year) ready-to-ride. After shipping and assembly, the BLT will be at least $1700. The BLT is little better, but I don't think it's $700 better (in terms of reliability, the BLT is only marginally better, if at all). Thanks for your help.