Originally Posted by
69isfine
I just saw the 2013 jake today. As noted by others, the 105 has been replaced with tiagra for the rear derailuer. Color is a bland gray. perhaps to make less flashy for thieves. The discs are far from premium. Bike also weighs a bit more. Price was 1199. The 2012 is going down to $1050 so I am thinking that it is wash for value.
This places it well below the 2013 Specialized Tricross Elite Disc Compact @ $1,550. The Specialized has the Avid BB5 disc brakes, but I have no idea how much difference that makes. I'm just looking for a solid commuter that can handle streets and MUP's. I think that either of these would do the job.