I have a tall upright road bike that I use if I am going to go on a short weekend tour or a long group ride, but when it comes to commuting, I love the aggressive aero posture of the cross check. When riding around town, I want something quick and snappy and the cross check fits that. I run a single Arkel Bug for commuting, and two large grocery panniers for errands with no heel strike issues. I have size 11 shoes and a 58 cm frame, there isn't a ton of spare room for my feet, but everything fits