Crosscheck on sale at REI - 976.59
 

That's a pretty good deal on a new Crosscheck. It can only be sent to an REI store, so you're out of luck if you don't live near one.

There area also a couple of other decent bikes on sale if you're in the market.

That is a good deal! I love my Crosscheck. :)

I think I just decided on my new bike. Was debating a KHS for about $750 but I was leaning toward CC for $1150. At this price I can't not buy it!

So of course, I haven't been able to find a CC in stock at the local REI or anywhere else. Everyplace I've tried locally would need to order it. Does anyone have a suggestion on what size I should get? I'm 5' 10" and when I measure the ground to my crotch with shoes it's about 32". I'm currently riding a cheap single speed road bike that is a 57" and the top tube comes right up to my crotch. I'm thinking 54" Surly would be right?

I'm jonesing for one myself; however, cash is a little tight and my plan is to just pick up a frame then convert my '07 Sirrus DBC with it. My experiment with modern aluminum frames is done and I want to convert to a steel frame. Plus I'm digging this year's Hospital Foam Green color which pops in low light better than red.

I'm tempted by the novara randonee at $1019; I think they will ship their brand bikes to you.

CX usually run 1 size smaller than you road. So if you ride 54cm road get a 53cm Crosscheck

I am 5'11 1/2" with a 32" inseam and I ride two 54 cm cyclocross bikes with 55.4cm and 53.7cm top tubes. So I think a ~53-54 cm could very much fit you, though trying it would be best. REI will let you return it if it doesn't fit I think.

Their biking clothing here in CO is 20-25% off due to their anniversary celebration.

You can do much better on-line :thumb:

Shimano 105+Disc Brakes Fantom Cross Outlaw $899.95
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/cross_bikes.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...es/otl_600.jpg

Yeah, go with the 54.

The effective top tube measurement on the Cross Check is 57cm.

CC is steel. That is aluminum. You know what they say abut steel.

Thanks guys. I ordered a 54. Should have it in a week. Very excited!

I hope you like it -- I got here too late to tell you that I'm 6ft with a 32in inseam (that's pants, not "cycling inseam"), and I'm very happy with my 60" so I thought you should bump all the way up to 58. But then again I subscribe to the GP/riv school of bike sizing, which aims for higher bars, and "just a fistful" of seatpost. In any case, you got a good deal! At that price I almost want to order one just so I can add $100 and resell it as new!

This bike appears to be the exact same frame as a Crosscheck:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...fantom_cxx.htm

I got one of these bikes last year and I have been happy with it.