I intend to get a Surly CC before the summer is over. My grandmother died this year, and left me some money. As soon as it gets through the arbitration, I'll pay off some bills, set some aside for tuition for the year, get a used pickup, and get the Surly. She bought me my first multi-speed bike, which I still have as a backup bike, so I know she'd approve.

I just want/need a new bike sooner than that, because I have no other way to get around!

I also wish Surly made a bike with a more upright riding position...