the cross-check has no disc brake tabs (which in my book makes it an inferior commuter unless you only ride when its dry).

every component on the base crossrip screams cheap. imo, even the avid bb5s are just about the worst disc brake money can buy.

i would spend an extra $200 and upgrade to the crossrip elite which comes with the new 9 speed sora and cx5s (roughly equivalent to bb7s). the difference between a trek and a cheap qbp frame (cross-check) is the service. i went through two trek alu frames before trek finally offered me a free plastic frame with the understanding that i would not get a replacement if i managed to brake it (tough decision).