update.
Put some more time on the Moterra.
This round was doing race markings and light tm in Waway. The big difference from Jungle was pulling a trailer.
Working in mostly tour or emtb (assist level 2 & 3 of 4 available) it moved like the trailer wasn't even back there.
Other than the occasional noise from scraping, the setup blew through rock gardens, tech climbs, and fire road bursts.
More experience meant being ahead of the bike with shifts and changing assist levels as needed.
Good experience - esp getting through stuff that I was riding for the first time.
The weight of the bike was less apparent - even with the trailer.
It did have a big bike feel, but not as different as my first couple rides.
Ran flats instead of the SPDs this time - might have made a difference in the comfort level???
I may have ejected the collection of flags out on the trail somewhere.
Please pick them up and leave them by the beach if you see them!