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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Originally Posted by
Neurocyclist
That looks pretty awesome. That's the Double Cross DC right? Looks about my size too, is that the 58cm or 60cm? Do you happen to have any experience with any of the other mentioned bikes just for comparison sake? When I was heavily considering the Double Cross I originally thought I'd need the 60cm being 6'1.5" bare foot and over 6'2" with shoes on. But then I realized it has a super long top tube. Mind you, I want to be able to go fast, but not feel like I'm racing to the grocery store as it would be my full time commuter/short touring bike. I've tried to figure out why the Cross Check gets so many more votes than the Double Cross in general despite the Double Cross having better steel. I've never ridden either one unfortunately. Any input?
It's a 60cm size DC model. A 58cm size would have also fit me, I'm 6'0", but long limbed and I like a stretched-out fit.
The Surly is better if you want the single speed option or if you want 700x40 tires. The Soma can be a little more sporty, mine makes an ideal century bike. Since you have a Karate Monkey for heavy-duty use, you might enjoy the Soma more than the Cross Check.
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