Yeah, the CrossRip is sort of a "cross-style" do-it-all commuter bike moreso than a legit cyclocross ride. Between that and the FX, it's sort of a choice between drop-bars-and-disc-brakes vs. flat-bars-and-V-brakes. Personally, I haven't had a chance to ride any of the CrossRips, but I definitely like the 7.5.