I went to my LBS and was about to purchase a Comp but got talked into looking at the Expert since it was marked down 1000, they had just learned about the price markdown on Wednesday. At only 1000$ difference you get better battery life, better front fork, Kashima Coating oil the rear suspension, better front and rear hubs, better spokes, better rims, better shifters, derailleurs, better cassette, better front and rear brakes, better handlebar, not to mention that lovely Orange paint.