I've been looking for a cross bike to use as an all around type of ride. You know, good for winter weather road riding with lots of fender clearance, the occasional gravel trail through a park, etc. Just all around fun. I've been eyeing this 2012 Focus Mares AX 2.0 at my favorite LBS for months. The other day I was in there picking up some parts and started talking to the owner about this bike. It was his last 2012 and he REALLY needed it to go away to make room for the pile of 2013 bikes he has on the way. He knew I'd been drooling over it so he said he'd make me a good deal on it. Well, I couldn't pass it up (only after getting the OK from my amazingly tolerant wife).
