If I didn't already have the (heavy) Surly Disc Trucker I'd definitely try the Diamondback EXP Carbon, AFAIK only about 1/3 more cost than Nashbar Cross & has touring features like 3x9 gears, bar-end shifters & at least some sort of front & rear rack mounts. Nashbar specs don't say anything about rack mounts. EXP allows wider tires, amazingly light, quality components, what's not to like?