Originally Posted by
Acrossamerica8
Does it make a difference in the amount of energy required if you start from the West Coast (headwinds at your back?)
The only time a headwind is at your back is when your head is up your ass.
Seriously, though, having ridden coast to coast in both directions my opinion is it's a coin flip.
Can't imagine why your 730 wouldn't be a perfectly good bike for the trip.