I went to bimke store today and tried thr same Fuji cross again.
http://www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/mProduct4_10551_10052_1193323_-1

Like I said earlier,I love the handling, nimble, sporty, upright position but wish for more efficiency per stride. I asked the store person how i could get more efficiency per stride and he said i could consider replacing the Fujis Cross outer "part"? of the crank set from 46 to a 50, thus turning it into 50/36. Thoughts?

Also changing the tires to flatter ones may have a little impact. But at that point im like....all these changes already??

I tried another Fuji but a Roadbike, Sportif 1.0LE. More efficient per stride, smoother, faster a road bike. But not as exciting as the cross.

Keep in mind im doing all city riding but i like to not worry so much about crappy roads and bkow through cracks, bumps, etc

http://www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/mProduct4_10551_10052_1163275_-1_catNav