I'm looking for a cyclocross bike too, and have checked out the exact same ones. Its so hard to decide isn't it? I'm trying to find a LBS with the Opus Sequence, since i haven't seen that one up front yet. I live close to Jubilee shop, and they suggested the Jake. I'm kinda picky with the looks so its a tough choice. I tested the CCX 2 from Norco, it was a nice ride but i think having 3 cranks would be a plus. I live in Burnaby and go to school at BCIT, I plan to bike to school. Going home after class up Willingdon... Gona be fun.