Originally Posted by
tombailey
Further question for anyone still reading - what's the ultimate beginner's cross bike. Us road guys have the Caad 9 with rival, the tri gang have their P1. What's the cross equivalent where those of you with some experience would look back and say "that's the bike I should have started on"?
I guess the perfect beginner's cross rig is a Surly Steamroller, because that's what I started with, and I'm better at cross than you'll ever be.