Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
With a 44T up front and 11-40 cassette on the Expert, most people won't need to shift out of the big chainring, so it effectively will be a 1x chainring setup.
We'll have to disagree on this. The Pro is a dedicated 1x frame; there is no provision to run a front derailleur. If one wants a true 1x11 drivetrain, that makes sense. Further, while it is true one could ride around on the big ring with a front double ... why not go 1x and eliminate the redundant bits and improve the chainline?
So again, I don't see the Pro as redundant; prospective purchasers are being presented with a choice. Choice is good.