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Old 12-21-14 | 10:25 AM
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Bikes: 07 Vanilla, 98 IRD road frame built up with 25th Ann DA, Surly cross check with 105 comp, 78 Raleigh Comp GS, 85 Centurionelli

OP, you don't mention price range, and it's quite a spread. If you're on a budget and don't want something vintage you need to fix/rebuild, Surly makes a great bike with full mounts for fenders, front and rear racks, bar end shifters and laid back geometry. It's possibly my best all-rounder I own, as it fits up to 40mm tires with fenders mounted. Comes with a compact front and ridiculously low gearing out back, ready for pulling a heavy load.

Probably the best thing I can say about it is that I keep one at my in-laws for when I visit, as I only have room for one bike there. It does everything decently, if nothing perfectly.

Cross-Check | Bikes | Surly Bikes

EDIT* Reread your post, the C Check 'aint lugged, so that may rule it out for you.
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