I hate the Randonee paint, that is why I was looking at Surly. Even though the Randonee may be a better deal because it has 105 that everybody talks about, brifters instead of barends, and a rack. All that for the same as the LHT. I don't like barends, so how expensive is the change going to be? I like the idea of the CC because maybe I can do some of the beginning/intermediate MTB trails in Orange County with it, in addition to commuting, long distance, and touring.