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I reckon so, the cheaper Comp also come with a full carbon fork which is a little unheard of, so the frame is pretty identical bar the components, it's being 9 speed mean cheaper to service, and compatible with the older Shimano 9 speed stuff, square taper simply mean that you probably not gonna replace it anytime soon (that if you look after it only 5% better than the majority of my customers).
Will do, but I would look at the Ventura Comp also, good value and the brakes aren't bad.