WOW and THANK YOU for all of that great information!! I'm printing out your post so I can have it with my files.
I will contact Trek and ask them for a shop recommendation. I was going to take the bike to Phoenix (120 miles away) because that is the closest Trek custom design shop. But if I can stay in Tucson, that is good too.
Just one questions - so you are saying that rim tape that is not abutted is NOT a good thing? I ask because Tucson is heating up, so tire pressures will go up and I'm not keen on changing a flat in 100 degree temps.
Thanks again. I wish your shop wasn't across the US, I'd bring my bike to you! (Although, Maine is nice this time of year...)