I originally ordered it through WebCyclery of Bend, OR. They delivered it about 3/4 complete and I finished it. Many things have changed since. The original had drop bars and a Sram 7 speed internally geared hub in back. It is pictured with Mustache bars and a single speed drive train. I have since added a second chain ring up front along with a chain tensioner, front derailleur and friction shifter. But as is stands here’s about what it cost, er, about.

Surly CrossCheck - about $400

Winwood Carbon Cross Fork - about a $100 upgrade over the Surly steel fork that comes with the frame. I approached it with care at first, but now think nothing of dropping off curbs while commuting.

The wheels cost me about $300 from WebCyclery. They’re Mavic MA3’s, a surly hub in front, a Novatec single speed freewheel in the rear. You can surely buy cheaper machine built wheel sets, but these have endured a 1000 miles of commuting on crappy L.A. streets and are still true and straight as an arrow. Did I mention I’m 220 lbs? An experienced wheel builder with a good reputation makes a difference here.

Race Face Signature XS ISIS bottom bracket - $65. It’s a good bottom bracket and is supposed to be rebuildable. But I’m having trouble ordering the special tool and replacement bearings from Race Face dealers. I might try a less expensive ‘throw away’ BB.

FSA Carbon Cranks - about $270 at the time. These are totally over the top and even out of place on a bike like the CrossCheck. But then again they sure are pretty, light, and friggin’ stiff.

Spot 42 tooth single speed chain ring and bash ring - about $60 for the pair

Sram 8 speed chain - $15

I love Egg Beater pedals - $65

Cane Creek S2 head set - $25 or so

Salsa Chromoly stem - about $15 on ebay

I found the bars used at a local LBS, so I don’t know the maker. They’re MTB diameter, which is good because really cheap MTB levers fit right on. I paid $25 for both.

So what’s that, like $1300 without a seat? Damn that’s TOO MUCH! But like I said you can save about $300 by staying with Surly’s fork and buying a reasonable set of cranks. You can also save a bundle buying some things on Ebay. That’s what I do now that I’ve learned to do most of my own wrenching. If you decide to go the single speed or fixed gear route, riders on that forum can tell you a whole lot about putting together a low cost ride. Good luck.

DanO