I have a similar question to the one posed at the beginning of this thread.  I am considering the purchase of the Giro 26 as a commuter bike for my daily 20 mile commute.  It appears to be available with either the Euromesh or the Recurve seats (with the mesh back and padded seat).  I'm leaning toward the recurve seat as being the cooler and more comfortable seat for the Texas summers.
 
I am very interested in anyone who has made the comparison.
 
Richard Reed

Richard,
   I'd just make sure you try them both before going one way or the other. The Recurve was painful for me to ride after a couple of blocks because of where the hards bits were.
  My BikeE had a similar seat material as the recurve and as long as I didn't use a seat bag or camelback in the back of the seat it was really cool. In fact when the a/c broke on my pickup I replaced the seatback with the BikeE seatback and it kept me from getting overheated.
   Not sure what you are planning on for carrying any commuter gear. I had ordered a brain bag but may switch to the rack with a trunk bag to give myself a little more space and help not trap heat against my back.

Bacchetta sells fenders for both of the Giro models. Check thier web site.

When Plano ordered my Giro 26 oh so long ago   still waiting for it   maybe early march.
I ordered fenders and didn't give any thought to there being only one    
It does say fender set on the giro accessory page. They look just like planet bike fenders I have which are $39 for a set. Bacchetta is charging $45 so it was within what a pair would run.  
Edit: If I don't get fenders when I pick it up (if that ever happens ) I'll probably run it by REI since they are the only local place I know with multiple fenders in stock. A review I read did say it had provisions to mount fenders so a standard size might fit even if it took a little sanding to the fender.
 
I will tell you in discussing with plano bicycle fenders/bags and the possibility of a rack they basically just gave me a blank stare    
 
It is good you got to try both seats before deciding. For me I went Euromesh because while the recurve wraps around your shoulders it jabs right into mine. Unless the large has a larger recurve perhaps? They only seemed to have mediums when I went for a test ride.
 
 

I have a 2007 giro 26. I ordered it with a rack ($40.00).  Because of the BB-7 disc brakes, it is very difficult, but not impossable, to mount the Bachetta rack on a giro 26.    I got it on but it took two weeks of messing around.
Johns