Thread: The Creation of a Cross Check
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Old 05-07-10 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Epicus07
It IS a road bike You can find the Geometry here http://www.surlybikes.com/frames/cross_check_frame/

From my limited knowledge i believe that the bottom bracket is slightly elevated to provide better clearance. It is fairly upright but its wheelbase isn't that long so its still got some zip. If i had to guess i would say that its in between a dedicated touring bike and a true racing bike. I imagine its more of a "sport tourer" but again i'm just guessing.
Having ridden a road bike, a touring bike, and test ridden a Cross-Check, I think I would agree with the "sport tourer" title. It does seem to be somewhere in between. At least it's zippy, unlike my touring bike.
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