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Old 04-11-08, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by unwieldy
I'm going to test-ride a Redline Conquest and Surly Crosscheck this weekend at LBS. I'd still like to consider the Kona Jake and the Bianchi Volpe as I've heard good things about them both, but there's nowhere near me to try them out.
I've been doing similar research for a sub-$1000 general use cross bike. In addition to the ones you've listed already, my finalists are: Soma Double Cross (frameset only but the shop could build it up for you), Pake C'Mute (almost identical to the Soma but with cheaper steel), and the Masi Speciale CX (complete bike).

I wouldn't agree that the Surly is especially race-oriented. That description fits the Redline more.
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