i have a tricross single and i love it. It's what you said, not a hipster bike, but definitely a solid commuter. i carry it up and down 3 flights of stairs daily, so the top-mounted cable and the flattened top tube are a plus for me. However, i got it for under $500 (it was used). i would definitely NOT pay $900 for one. A lot of shops around here have last years models for around $700 (it was originally $799). But even that's a little pricey, IMHO.