Originally Posted by tjspiel

I'm not sure how the OP arrived at the Orbea. I agree it would be a good idea to take some other more versatile bikes for a test ride to see if he might like them as much or more.

But if he really likes the Orbea, and I can see why he would, he should just get it. CX bikes are often recommended on this forum but I can remember at least guy who was used to commuting on his low end road bike being disappointed in the feel and the performance of the CX bike he bought.