Cross Check vs Pacer
 

I posted this thread a few months ago http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=266131 and have come to a decision between the cross check and the pacer, but I'm stuck with what frame I want to build up.

Has anyone ridden each that could give some comparative information?

The assumed pros to the Pacer on my paved MUP commute is that it will be a bit faster and lighter than the CC. The negative is that it only allows for 28's and I don't know of any studded 28's. I'd most likely want the studs during the winter commutes.

Looking forward to getting the build started as I move on Wednesday and I want to start the commute in the next few weeks.

The Cross Check is definitely a more versatile bike in terms of set up options. The extra tire clearance is one reason I went with the Cross Check. I run 35mm Nokian 106 studs in the winter, and 25mm Ultra gatorskins the rest of the year. Also I run single speed, and the Cross Check has long semi horizontal drop outs and the Pacer has verticle drop-outs, which are not ideal for a SS/FG.

I'm pretty sure you're right, the Pacer may be a bit faster and lighter due to it's road geometry, but the Cross Check is no slouch, it's very a comfortable road bike and it's ability to be built in practically any configuration really apealled to me. I know that if I want to change stuff as the years go by, it'll be ready.

Oh man...hands down...go with the Surly.

Pacer's are ooogly.

http://amcpacer.panhorst.net/images/...carl-johan.jpg

:D

Sounds like you should get the Crosscheck so as to make sure you can use the studded tires for winter. The weight difference is a moot point if you will be carrying cargo. They are both great frames.

Crosscheck 56cm = 4.88 lbs (2.2 kg)

Pacer 56cm = 4.45 lbs. (2.02 kg)

Difference of .35 lbs. Basically 1/3 of a pound. :rolleyes: