You should try one.

I had two, one after the other. The first was too big; my mistake. I traded it for a better sized one. It's a nice, stable, predictable ride. It is versatile in that it accommodates all kinds of components to be put on it. But the ride is not remarkable, and the weight is too high for the price, in my view. I sold my second, and I trust the new owner is happy. There are lots of happy Cross Check owners. My utility bike is a Bianchi Volpe which is lighter and cheaper. I have 35mm tires on it, which is plenty wide for me.