Hi. I just bought a Sequoia Elite two days ago. I spent over two years looking at bikes. I wanted a comfort road bike as I am over 50. I ride on our local rail to trails. We have over 150 miles of them in my area.
I finally settled on the Sequoia because it had what I wanted. Extra brake levers. Smooth ride. Able to but a rack on the back to carry lunch. Like to stop and eat as our longest trail (little miami river/loveland trail) is right along the Little Miami River.
Only thing is getting used to the new shoes and how to clip in and out. But better bike better ride. Hope this is helpful.