I like both the SM and the CG 2.0. I currently use the CG 2.0, and like it a bit more, as it folds up smaller than the SM. Also when going up a hill or rough terrain, I occasionally have to push down or lift the cart using the handle. The CG does this better, whereas the SM handle will occasionally ratchet loose. I think because the CG has better "gearing" to lock the handle in place. I also like the CG's brake better. I liked the netting on my SM - wish the CG had that.

I loved the SM Speed E cart, but the battery makes it very heavy. It was a joy to use on flat terrain. I would set the speed to a brisk walk on the first few holes, which would help me warm up. Then on the back, when I was dragging a bit, I would set the speed a few notches lower. The real downside is that on hills I would have to push it up, as the battery is to the back, so the front wheel gets no purchase. Quite a workout! I don't use it right now, as it got sideways on a hill and rolled over over. Clubs went all over, but much worse than that was that one of the wheels got bent. One of these days, I will have to fix the damage. If you have a fairly flat course, this cart is a blast. Just press the button and away it goes, allowing you to walk the course, as if you had a caddie doing the heavy carrying.

Cliff

Yes they do, John!

For reasons mainly due to storage restrictions in my vehicle, and weight issues with my lower back, I recently went with the ClicGear 2.0 cart which is, in my opinion, a very nice replacement for the Speed Cart V1 and V2. Again, the SCB DLX bag is a perfect compliment. As for the straps versus the brackets? I prefer the straps as they are easier to deal with than the brackets, which have a rather odd screw system that requires twisting. Keeping it simple is the way I prefer to go. Of note also, those brackets will leave a rather interesting wear mark on your bag that you will quickly realize as being permanent and not exactly a good thing. Hope this helps?

Does any use the SCB Deluxe bag with the V1 cart? If so, do they fit harmonously together? And what is your feeling on the 2008's brackets rather than the straps on the older versions?

Thanks!

I just bought the Speed Cart V1 2008 and have a stand bag (Air Walk). I was able to place the folded legs into the cart (legs on the backside) without any problem. I love the feel of the Speed Cart V1. I bought it locally so I could take it back if I had to replace my bag, which I didn't want to do. That wasn't necessary, however. I had a great salesman and folding this cart seemed much easier than older 3-wheeled carts appeared to me. Before I wasn't tempted to buy one. I rationalized that the price would be less than a doctor's visit to access my torqued back.

I bought a Slazenger RD Speed Cart bag 14 divider top and all the bells and whistles. $59 new at Golf Galaxy. Tartan Cruiser $55 new on ebay shipped. So $114 for a nice push cart and bag. Goodbye heavy Izzo stand/carry bag and goodbye 2 wheel, flip over, yank my arm pull cart.

PS: Three wheeled push carts are the ONLY way to golf... we can golf as fast if not faster than two people sharing a normal golf cart, plus we get lots of exercise... and they are so easy to push. Even old guys like me can gold 18 holes without much effort.

Bur having a push cart is not entirely like having a caddy - I still have to push the cart. I am rectifying that this week - I purchased a Sun Mountain e-cart. The sandtrap.com review really helped sway me. I hope it is as good as it sounded in the review.

And while not cheap, I got mine for under $600 on ebay.com. Brand new.

Now if only Sun Mountain would come out with a remote-controlled e cart....

Cliff

While I always liked to carry my clubs I find that as I get a little older I appreciate the fact that over the last several holes I can now still hit my 3-wood since my shoulders haven't been loaded down. Kind of like having a caddy, this is the "Caddie" of the push carts.