I would advise getting in touch with Hope UK or seeing as you're in the USA, maybe discuss your requirements with Jenson USA, they have hope floating rotors on offer for $55 which is a significant saving on the eBay options.
Madison DTE 3-Layer waterproof Trousers, the Dungarees are also top notch, Leatt Hydradry 5 are also excellent, living here in Yorkshire the aforementioned recommendations have brushed off all that the weather has thrown at them.
To but things in context, Lewis Hamilton will always drive any car better than you or I, Tom Pidcick will ride any bike better than anyone on this forum, commenting on systems we read about but have no real-world experience of using has no merit, be happy with what you have and own.
You can't compare one system against another as Shimano doesn't have such a setting, also you can't compare some bosch systems with greater battery capacity, you can only compare Shimano to Shimano and the sooner people realise that the sooner people will settle for what they have.
www.spurcycle.com are a class above, very discreet, so much so that they can sid beside your grip, the cheapest I have been able to find, £59, are from www.keeppedalling.co.uk. available in different finishes with different coloured hammers.
Agreed, wire wool works or you could wax your chain, or simply use your split link and take your chain off for a more thorough clean and lube, everyone has their own cleaning process so whatever works for you.
Mike Ashley bought the company along will, I assume, the intellectual property of the associated companies, Vitus etc, don't hold your breath hoping that he would understand the success and following those brands have, I really can't see him honouring any outstanding warranties or further...