Originally Posted by noisebeam
I just went to LBS. They quoted $1500 for a 2004 stock cross check. They said the 2004 model is built up better (105 components, etc.) vs. the 2003. Is anyone familiar with the 2004 vs. 2003 stock cross check?
Al
Man...... If anyone pays $1,500.00 hundred for a stock Surly Cross Check they get the Bike Forums "Sucker of the month" award. ;-)
I think the option for keeping two sets of wheels is what many people are doing. I wanted a Surly Crosscheck but purchased a Bianchi Volpe because the bike shop was giving me a discount (I was buying two bikes). The Volpe also had a triple and it was in my favorite color. Blue
What I like about the Crosscheck is the low level chromoly frame. I would avoid Ebay because the Crosscheck bikes are going for practically retail or MORE! In my opinion, the only thing I would have the bike shop add is the triple chainring. The Crosscheck is a heavier bike and you need that lower gear.