the lever blades with a ridge feel nicer for one finger braking than the ones without it, who says you have to use two fingers? They will feel simular to RB lever blades.
looks cool, I like split clamps...a lot! lever looks comfy and has sealed bearings....BUT!! it doesnt apear to have any form of spead dial feature, thats enough to keep me on avid levers.
thats easy, the A2 has AWEFUL geo!!! I mean REALLY bad, The ashton on the other hand, has really nice geo, I mean REALLY nice geo, do yourself a favour and get the ashton