Originally Posted by
nuevex
So I'm between the Trek 520 and the Trek CrossRip Elite. The 520 would be my choice if I was planning on consistently doing multi-day rides, though someone like me (in med school) doesn't have that much time and would only do maybe 1-2 several day rides in the summer months. If I put a rear rack on my bike the most it would ever need to carry is ~25lbs. Would the CrossRip Elite be good for this?
Thanks again guys!
i have been using a Crossrip ltd for a commuter now for about 2 weeks and love it. I've got a rear rack with tail bag & panniers where I am typically loaded up with about 15 lbs of stuff. My commute is 10 miles each way and have had zero complaints with the bike. The dual brake setup is nice so the brake lever is always at the ready in case of emergencys. The frame is rigid so you aren't losing a lot of power but the carbon fork soaks up a lot of the bumps & vibration.