http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._cross_cx2.htm in yellow and is my full-load commuter/utility bike w/trunkbag, rack, panniers, lights, full coverage fenders, etc. It was purchased in May of 2008. The only changes made were to a 40t small chainring and the stock tires to SMPs as the CX tires were/are too soft for long asphalt miles. This is what I use on Mondays for the week's food and clothes. Over 16,000 miles w/one re-pack and slight re-truing of the rear wheel. Original comps except for the tires.

The rest of the week I ride my 80s Fuji Del-Rey fg conversion. 48x16t. 79.1 GI. It's got a seatpost rack/trunkbag combo big enough to haul my daily food containers and clothes homeward. Full compliment of tools, SKS Raceblade fenders, NR Trailrat 2.0 10w halogen and requisite front and rear blinkies like the loaded commuter. Pushing 10,000 miles now w/one bb replacement, 2 re-packs. Same comps...it's about 2.5 years since the conversion.

Btw, my commute is 41.2 miles rt. They're a great combination of bikes for commuting.