Originally Posted by nodward
I wound up going with a new Surly Cross-Check complete bike. I thought I was committed to STI shifters and higher-end components, but in the end I couldn't get past the versatility of the Surly and all the gushing reviews I read of it. What's more, I saved enough compared to some of $1000+ bikes I'd considered to spare some breathing room for upgrades if the bug bites further. I trust it will.
Thanks all. I'll let you know how it goes.
What components did you end up getting?
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So long. Been nice knowing you BF.... to all the friends I've made here and in real life... its been great. But this place needs an enema.