The OP wrote: "what I love about the Cross Check is that it's something I can use for everything - single track, cross, commuting, touring, even fixed gear. CC is my friend.

Is it really that heavy? Was it enough to put anyone else off going for this wonderful Surly? What did you get instead?"


I have a CrossCheck. A few extra pounds on a bike doesn't worry me. Not when I've got way more of them around my waist.
I love the versatility of my bean green CrossCheck. Commuting, touring, single speed, fenders, fat tires,
it's all good.

Were I to race 'cross and had more money, I might consider another bike. But I don't so I got the CrossCheck. Great value and great usability.