Opinions on the Surly Cross Check?

[CCrew]

@SteveTheTech 4003 wrote:

Frame geometry is critical but it seems that when they compare one of their bikes to a name brand they are talking about components mostly.

Oh, no “mostly” about it. BD’s owner claimed it was the same bike, period. That type of thing is part of how they’ve gotten the bum rap that they have. Funniest part about it is that they really haven’t gotten the reputation for the bikes themselves, just their marketing and business ethics.

I wholeheartedly agree with you on the service aspect though. None of mine have ever been back to a shop after purchase.

[SteveTheTech]

Now crap marketing is just crap marketing…I feel the same way about Hyundais product and marketing. It seems like you get 1 complaint from BD, which they will typically send you whatever you where missing and that is it…. Like buying a Mazda you have a lower overall price but it is created by cuts somewhere.

[OneEighth]

@CCrew – No disc tabs on the Redline. I’ve got a set of black Frog Legs on there with BBB pads.

[DaveK]

@OneEighth 4010 wrote:

@CCrew – No disc tabs on the Redline. I’ve got a set of black Frog Legs on there with BBB pads.

I don’t need another bike, I don’t need another bike….

…what are you asking for it?

[StopMeansStop]

@CCrew 4006 wrote:

It’s a touch on the high side. Online pricing runs $1000 to $1100 and if you shop right you pay no tax and get free shipping. You just have to be prepared to dial the bike in when you get it or pay a shop to do it which may negate any savings.

Spokes isn’t a bad shop, one in Vienna is especially good in my experience.

I called REI and they said they can order it for me and I get the 10% dividend as well. I’ll see if Spokes is willing to match.

[CCrew]

@DaveK 4023 wrote:

I don’t need another bike, I don’t need another bike….

…what are you asking for it?

You’re trying to convince yourself around fellow addicts.. N+1 baby..

Now you know why I have 14 in the garage…..

[OneEighth]

Yeah, I’ve always found “need” to be very subjective…
DaveK, I thought we ought to hop this off the thread. Sent you a message.

[Dirt]

@OneEighth 4026 wrote:

Yeah, I’ve always found “need” to be very subjective….

I can stop buying bikes any time I want. *Reflexively scratching my track(bike) marks.*

Pete

Editor’s note: He is not telling the truth. I suspect he’ll have a new bike on the road later this week pending arrival of some wheel parts.

[DaveK]

@CCrew 4025 wrote:

You’re trying to convince yourself around fellow addicts.. N+1 baby..

Now you know why I have 14 in the garage…..

My limit has always been S-1… that seems to exert a much stronger influence for me.

[SteveTheTech]

@Dirt 4029 wrote:

I can stop buying bikes any time I want. *Reflexively scratching my track(bike) marks.*.

Why do all these hobbies end up the same way…I wonder if this one can beat my tool collection. Bwahahaha

[Certifried]

@Dirt 3709 wrote:

Hahaha…. I guess that has me firmly planted in limbo. I love steel, ti, aluminum, scandium, carbon and bamboo. I’ve ridden and enjoyed them all. I currently own each except for bamboo. I need to fix that.

Damn you, Dirt! I was going through your Flickr shots and saw the bamboo frame…. now I can’t get it out of my mind that I need one. I’m bamboozled!

[vvill]

@Dirt 4029 wrote:

I can stop buying bikes any time I want. *Reflexively scratching my track(bike) marks.*

Yeah I’ve bought 2 new ones in last 12 months and I’m already looking online at titanium CX bikes… although I am promising myself this could be a “do-it-all” bike.

[Dirt]

Bikes make me happy. What can I say?

[KelOnWheels]

There was a sweet-looking Long Haul Trucker parked on C St. when I went out at lunchtime I jelly.

[Certifried]

@KelOnWheels 21507 wrote:

There was a sweet-looking Long Haul Trucker parked on C St. when I went out at lunchtime I jelly.

Was it bamboo?

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