I agree with what others have said. The only exception I would see is if you have decided you are NEVER going to take a girl on a overnighter or are never going to sell the bike. I have an XC and a XCT. The XC has forged bars (the worst setup for wind control) and the XCT lowers provide the best wind control. I’m on one bike or the other every two to three days. The lowers are nice in the winter to keep my legs and feet warm when it dips down to the 40s. Otherwise, I will ride either bike based on my mood or which one has the most gas.