I have both a Kilo WT and a geared cross check funny enough. Cross check frame wins hands down, obviously. A complete runs close to a grand, however; the frame alone would cost as much as the WT. The WT makes a good winter bike, though, which is exactly what I bought it for. Keeps my Surly out of the salt and grime. If you want to run 700 x 28 or 32 tires with full fenders, it's not a bad buy for $439.