Originally Posted by knobster

Convince you to not get a cross check..... Ok..

They will rust, because it is steel.
The frame is very fragile and will break.
Cyclocross bikes are a fad. You'll wish you didn't have it next year.
It weighs too much.
People make fun of others riding Surly bikes.
It's too slow.
Over priced.
Your mother won't love you anymore.
Your wife/girlfriend will leave you.
Oh, and it's ugly.

Hope this helps.

(please remember this is a joke.)

Edit: In all seriousness, for commuting you can't get a better frame to build around. I don't own one, but I wouldn't hesitate to get one if I needed another bike for commuting.