Originally Posted by Pinigis

We wanted to make sure that this will work for the American market, so we beefed up the seat post and used one with six stiffeners on the inside (see photo). This added a couple ounces but I feel no deflection when I ride. Yes, there is always a trade off between weight, strength, and function.

The handlebar stem is adjustable, but not “noodly” at all. I can force a little deflection, but in normal riding it isn’t noticeable. Also, the hinge is adjustable if needed.

I used to worry about traveling with disc brakes too, but have found it not to be such a big deal. I protect the discs with a medium-density foamed plastic when packing, but carry an adjustable wrench just in case. I can straighten a warped rotor in a few minutes.