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10-21-17, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KLion22

Thanks for the input guys. What are your thoughts on the Surly Cross Check?

Sounds perfect for your description of your needs. I think some years have v-brakes vice canti brakes, both work. I like canti for drp bar because you aren't restricted to long pull brake levers and could use road integrated shift/brake levers if you want. Not hard to switch.

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