the owner says it is a large which would put that in the 5-11 to 6-3 range? The bike is located about an hour’s drive away, so I’d have to be sure. You menrioned the brakes are older style? Are they still cantilever, but just a different style? There’s also a Surly disc trucker available in the area. How would this model compare to that?

I’m thinking used because I don’t really want to be riding a brand new shiny bike around and thought that a nice solid used one would be nice.

If I do go new though and am looking in the $750 range for a solid commuting and weekend riding bike, any thoughts in brands to look at? For the $750 I’d like to have a rack and fenders and possibly a pannier.

thanks…