Originally Posted by
tenazrael
I'm looking to get a Cyclocross bike mostly because I am over 200+ lbs (therefore clydesdale?) to use for commuting. I have been looking spending over $1000 simply because I want to ensure I get a good reliable bike to replace my car with.
Pisses me off that he was trying to make a quick sale. These things aren't cheap.
In addition to cyclocross bikes, you might want to look into touring bikes. Oh, I see you want to go offroad. Maybe it depends on how much (and what kind of) offroading you want to do.
And yeah an lbs that wants to sell you want they want to get rid of rather than what you want isn't doing you any favors.