Surly Cross Check 2011-2010 differences
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Surly Cross Check 2011-2010 differences
I am going to buy a new complete Surly Cross Check and was wondering if there is any difference between the 2011 and 2010 model specifications? I didn't notice anything, but wanted to check before I made a purchase.
Also, what are peoples general opinions on the beef gravy brown cross check? I can't decide if it is an interesting color or if the black color is a better way to go.
Thanks for any and all help.
Also, what are peoples general opinions on the beef gravy brown cross check? I can't decide if it is an interesting color or if the black color is a better way to go.
Thanks for any and all help.
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I love the Beef Gravy Brown; much better than the new Robin's Egg Blue. I'm looking at Cross Checks as well, if I can't find a nicely fitting 2010 Brown I'll have to get a 2011 Black.
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The only thing different (other then the color) that I know is the fork has rack mounts mid way. Like the LHT, and other touring bikes. Making the bike that much more versatile.
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That said, I love my Cross Check... in gloss black.
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I am going to buy a new complete Surly Cross Check and was wondering if there is any difference between the 2011 and 2010 model specifications? I didn't notice anything, but wanted to check before I made a purchase.
Also, what are peoples general opinions on the beef gravy brown cross check? I can't decide if it is an interesting color or if the black color is a better way to go.
Thanks for any and all help.
Also, what are peoples general opinions on the beef gravy brown cross check? I can't decide if it is an interesting color or if the black color is a better way to go.
Thanks for any and all help.
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I have a 2009 in glossy black, but I do pine for a gravy brown from time to time. The black frame does look really classy with a myriad of black components flanked by 1 or 2 in shiny aluminum, but only when its nice and clean. Which mine never is.
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I'm pretty sure the 2011 has rack mounts on the front forks and the 2010 does not
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Brown is cool...unique and looks much better in person.
Photo just after building it up...
i didn't really care about front fork rack mounts as I have another bike with them, and I don't like that blue...
Photo just after building it up...
i didn't really care about front fork rack mounts as I have another bike with them, and I don't like that blue...
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This photo has better lighting.
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The only change I see for 2011 is that Beef Gravy Brown was replaced with Robins Egg Blue.
Last edited by pallen; 02-17-11 at 11:16 AM.
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it has a new fork? What changed?
-- sorry, just noticed I typed 2001 instead of 2011 above
-- sorry, just noticed I typed 2001 instead of 2011 above
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it's such a pile of steel. Heavy for light riders, not heavy enough for heavy touring loads, but oh so right for tossing around. I've got mine set up with 34/48 chainrings and thinking of taking it back to the 30/44/chainguard that I had before. Something about the outer ring protected just looks right.
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Besides the fork nothing much has changed besides the color. I personally never liked the brown color or some of their other color choices on their bikes. I think they are starting to look for color choices that are more appealing to a broader audience.
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I have a 2011 in black, the wife has a 2010 in BGB. We like the brown a lot, but I didn't want the same color and couldn't get my brain around the blue. The fork change is the only change between the two minus the color.
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the 2011 has rack mount bosses on the front fork. I've seen the a browned out Surly on campus with green Brooks handlebar tape and a black B17 and I thought it looked awesome. Seems to nice age nicely. My black one tends to show the dust more obviously.
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