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I'll have to try out the Koda since I usually find myself nodding in agreement with your gear recommendations.

I always thought that the Pure-V had too much of the WTB whale tail on it and made moving around on the saddle more difficult. To me the Volt is the same saddle with less cushioning - and hence the same issue. 

I wonder how much of OEM saddle spec comes down to looks in promo shots. A Silverado might not be comfortable for a majority of people, but it looks pretty good in photos.

I tried out an old base model Deva on your recommendation. It is a step up in comfort from the Silverado that I have been running on all my bikes for years. Another plus is that with steep seat tubes all over the place, the short nose gives back a bit of room between seat and stem.

Shimano has been halfway decent with Di2 compatibility. One example I can think of is that 11spd Ultegra brifters can pair with an Ultegra 10spd derailleur and work just fine. There is also compatibility between road and mtb where possible.

I think I remember reading that the pivot bolt is a chainring bolt.