Originally Posted by
bikemig
They're both fine bikes and the disc brakes are a nice choice for commuting. REI is having an attractive sale. Have you considered the surly cross check which is going for under $1k? Not as fancy as the 2 bikes linked to, but a very solid choice that would make a fine commuter/all round bike.
Thanks (and yes the REI sale is my impetus for making a move ASAP!) I hear a lot of people talk about the Surly on here. Do you have a good sense for what the tradeoffs are amongst the 3?