"analysis paralysis" is what I call it. Don't let it cripple you.
I learned a long time ago that good advice is great...but sometimes you gotta go with your gut instinct and get what feels right, and here is the number one biggest reason why:
When I go with my gut and still make a mistake, I chalk it up to experience and learn from it. If I follow someones else's advice just because it seem to be the popular way to go, but AGAINST my gut feeling and end up with troubles, I'm madder at myself for not listening to ME!
Now that in mind, we just bought a Passport TT. It has cable operated slides. I never noticed any advice against them around here.
It has Dexter axles under it.