Thread: Cross Check for Touring?
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Old 04-09-13 | 10:59 AM
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Bikes: Surly Cross Check

Originally Posted by jerseyJim
Concur on a triple for the type of touring you describe. Chainstay length is something to consider too. Heelstrike issues look to be quite annoying and not something easily fixed. A LHT has 460mm chainstays vs 425mm for the CC and 450mm for the 520.

My LHT is my favorite bike but I have a couple lighter bikes to ride when I am not carrying loads.
Heel strike is a massive concern for me also, But from what I'm reading it seems to be less of a problem than most people would first assume. I guess foot size & pannier would make all the different
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