Originally Posted by irwin7638

I can't help with a definitive answer about the pricing, but I have used the fairly inexpensive Blackburn lowriders for years before switching to the Surly. I like the Surly for the extra room with the platform, the lowriders are lighter and keep the weight lower. I don't think it is good to skimp on price, the questions of stability and durability are more important to enjoying a a trouble free trip.

Marc