I recently got the CX 2. I love it. I may need to adjust the stem, but it feels like a beast going through pot holes and over curbs. Still has enough roll to cruise, and I can hunker down on the down side of a hill and just bomb.

I did need to take it in to have someone help tune the deraileurs, but I'm horrible with a wrench. Well worth it.

If $$ was no object, I'd pay the extra 400$ and get a surly, but I'm not at all upset with my purchase.