You just took the words right out of my mouth. :-)

EDIT: In this post, Carl implies that a direct comparison does not exist:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...post=2849798#2849798

whereas this post implies that it might:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...post=2846627#2846627

Perhaps a comparison has been made, but it doesn't live up to Trek's standards? (I.e., both bikes tested on same day, etc.)

Either way, I still think the bars could have a lot to do with things...