Surly does a great job of marketing, which is one reason why they've become oh so popular. But to me, it's really getting to be a turn off. For example, on the CC (and other frames of theirs), they space the rear dropouts to 132.5. Good idea--it can take mountain or road standard hubs. But, a number of other manufacturers are doing this; it's nothing too special. Surly feels obligated to name this spacing, as if it's proprietary: "Gnot-rite." They can't even resist the temptation to turn that into something absurd.

They make great products. Really. You'd be happy with it. But all that marketing has a price tag which you're paying directly. And, I would just feel dirty allowing myself to be seduced by their obnoxious branding. Please do consider other frames as well with similar qualities to the CC. Look into Soma frames or something by Civia as well. They're probably comparable quality, cheaper, with less theft risk.