Originally Posted by
harrison
that was discussed earlier in the thread
I noted I was going to test out the Kona Jake. Which is still very much an option. the only thing I have against a cx is that I was to do some small level touring, so if I could find a bike that has that possibility then im set
If that's the case and you want to tour, then a traditional road bike is ill-suited for the task. Commuting is one thing, traveling under a heavy load is entirely another. The tubing of a road racing bike like an OCR2 (to say nothing of the chain stay length, fork rake & trail) is designed to be light (although the OC2 is an admittedly stable bike) -- that thing will turn into a slinky if you put weight on it. A CX bike is designed with sturdier tubing and therefore is better suited to carrying a load. Neither are ideal for touring but a CX bike is far better than a road racing bike.
Don't take my word for, go post over in the Touring forum about the possibility of touring on an OCR2 and see what they say. Most people will tell you that you'd be better off with another bike or a trailer, don't expect to carry anything more than 20 lbs. or so. In other words, good for small tours, far less than ideal:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=298328