Sweet rides, my crosscheck is backed up by a 1979 Schwinn LeTour converted to single speed, but that trek is gorgeous. Also, what rack is that on your surly? I have been looking for something I can strap a couple of panniers to without heel strike issues.
Originally Posted by
jakevance
Excuse the lousy photography, but here are my commuters. The Surly Cross Check has been my commuter, but it's being replaced by the Trek Triton (single speed) so I can keep the Cross Check purely for joy rides, touring, etc.
The Triton is getting new tires next week. I'll be swapping out the 23c tires for 28c gatorskins, which should make for a better commute. The Surly will keep the semi-knobby CX tires for now, since they're comfy for long rides, and handy for a bit of off-roading/rough trail riding on the weekends.
Can't even express how much I love these two bikes, for totally different reasons. I also like how the designs/colors compliment each other nicely. The Surly is de-decaled except for the two you see in the photo, and all the (surprisingly tasteful) decals on the Triton are not visible from the side. They're all on the insides/front of the seat tube, down tube, etc. Both are currently rocking different models of Shimano clipless/platform pedals. The A530 and the M324. FYI, for anyone who's interested, I absolutely prefer the A530s. Way lighter, much easier to flip with your toe, due to a wider platform, and WAY less painful when it smacks into your shin/calf when your foot slips compared to the cheese-grater M324s.