Originally Posted by
datsme40
go ride them.
no, really. you are going to be the one riding it. go ride and see which fits you best.
then sleep on it and ride them again.
You've been riding some already, so you should have an idea what good feels like
good luck!
Good advice right there. A cx bike sounds exactly like what your looking for. If the one you like has knobby tires, the dealer will usually work out a trade for something more suited for the road as part of the deal.