Originally Posted by
MileHighMark
Will you be carrying any type of load? Some 'cross bikes will have short chainstays, and if you're using a rear rack and panniers, you may experience interference between your feet and the panniers.
You are obviously referring to the dreaded heel strike- which I am familiar with on the current bike. Solved that by going to a backpack. Then traded panniers for a mess bag. Having the weight on my back lends itself better to my multi-modal commute. I'll probably incorporate a rack trunk when the temps start climbing.
ETA: The Commuter has the same geo as the Randonneur, sharing the same chain stay length of 465 mm, as opposed to the CX Uno's 432. Somehow I just don't think heel strike would be an issue...