Joined: May 2006
Posts: 27
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: Trek 520, Schwinn Moab Disc, Standard STA, Single Speed Track Bike, Schwinn Stingray, Schwinn Orange Krate (reissued), Hawthorne, Schwinn Typhoon 24"
My 2 cents is to get the cyclocross style bike. That way you have the most options for whatever kind of climate or commuting you are going to do. The wider frame allows for wider tires and you can always go with skinny.
I just bought a Bianchi San Jose set up fix for that exact reason. Now I can roll 700 x 35 studded Nokians through it.
Good luck! All those bikes you mentioned sound like fun rides.