Also, I have a Kona Jake. I've never ridden a Surly of any kind, so I don't know what they are like. I REALLY want to try a Salsa Vaya, but I'm afraid I'd buy it if I did. Considering my lack of miles so far this year, that seems like a bad idea.

I do like my Jake a lot. It may get a Nashbar carbon fiber fork some day, but that's about all it needs.