I've been using an old, heavy as hell MTB and I'm ready to get a cyclocross bike which would be about 70/30 road/trail riding. Been reading a ton of information and forums the past week and I've narrowed it down to two bikes and need some advice:

2010 Kone Jake the Snake http://www.konaworld.co/bike.cfm?content=jakethesnake Full shimano 105. Can get this for about $1150 out the door at the local LBS.

A 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Pro: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._pro_rival.htm with full SRAM Rival gearing. The plan would be to get this and change the frame out to a steel frame (Soma Double Cross? Surly?) and sell the stock frame for $150-ish?, making it about the same price as the JTS. (Would I need to replace anything else in addition to the frame on this?)

On the one hand I've got a bike that I've ridden and fitted (the JTS) and really like the LBS and the service you get there. Plus the fact that I'd be supporting a local shop is a plus.

On the other I've got the bike with better components that would probably work out to be a better bike in the end, but no LBS service, unknown fit, and a bit of extra work to get a different frame on. (I've read about the steel frames and like them, but not sure if that is worth it?) I am also loving the Salsa Chili con Crosso frame and maybe would even just splurge and go for that.

Also have to take into account the warranty - my current bike is 15 years old and I plan on keeping this one for a good long while. Kona has lifetime on the frame, and whatever frame I end up with the Moto parts may not.

I want to make the right decision. I feel that it comes down to whether or not the better components on the Motobecane and the work involved to get a good frame trumps the out of the box ready to ride, LBS-backed, slightly lesser components of the JTS. Anyone have any recommendations/experience one way or the other as to which?

Thanks