Originally Posted by
Project88
Hi every one if you all would entertain my question i would highly appreciate it.
Ok so i have heard that the Cross Check makes for a great commuter but I have also heard and read that it is not a great bike its just ok. Some of the issues i have read/heard include that its CS's are too short and you have pannier issues and that it is actually quite heavy. Also i have heard/read that it gets a little unstable when loaded. MY question is to all you cross checkers or others is the cross check a good commuting bike or is it ok and there are greener pastures with other choices.
Everything you said is true except that it is a great bike! I commute on mine, but I don't like it with panniers because of the reasons you mentioned. I use a back pack. I would go with a Long Haul Trucker if you want to use panniers. I love my Cross Check but a high center of gravity (high bottom bracket) and short chain stays are not conducive to loading it down.