The LHT has been on my radar for quite some time. It's a tank but it's utility value is second to none. It's one bike I couldn't see myself selling. I could go on long tours with it, commute to work on it, etc. I'd go with Surly, because the resell value of the Surly will probably better than the other brands as well if you change your mind a lot like me.
But since you liked riding the Cross check more, I'd go with the cross check. Fun factor trumps everything...whatever gets you out riding more is the one you need to chose.
Last edited by Cafe; 05-11-15 at 12:48 PM.