Originally Posted by
IANative
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I live in DuPage Co and have a CrossTrail Sport. 80% of my riding is on pavement; 20% on crushed limestone park district trails. So far- after a year- the CrossTrail has been the perfect bike for me. I'm now considering adding a road bike and taking on some longer road rides, but will keep the CrossTrail, rather than adding a mtn bike. I don't have any desire to "tear it up" off-road- my dirkbiking days are far behind me- and my CrossTrail is enough bike for my limited off-pavement adventures. My 2¢
I agree with IANative. I live in DuPage Co as well, so we probably ride the same trails. I also have the CrossTrail Sport, but I split my time 50/50 on pavement and crushed limestone trails. I've had the bike a month now and it's been great! When I hit the pavement, I lock the fork. When I hit the trails I unlock and kick in the suspension. I'll be adding fenders, a rack and smaller tires. I plan on using it to commute to work so I was thinking of switching to 700x32 tires instead of the 700x45's that are on there now. Anway, it's a great bike. And I don't think you will be disappointed.