Surly Cross-Check
Written by Nice Hot Tea on 4:36 PM- Frame: Surly Cross-Check
- Fork: Surly Cross-Check
- Headset: Ritchey Logic Comp
- Stem: Tahoma
- Handlebars: Salsa Moto Ace Bell-Lap
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore LX
- Saddle: Velo Endzone
- Chain: Shimano HG-72
- Tires: Ritchey SpeedMax Cross
Summary:
2008 Surly Cross Check. Have been riding seriously for about 4 years purchased a Brodie fury hard tail XC 2 years ago great bike. Used it in a few endurence races. Paris to Ankaster and Lake to Lake classic these races better souted to a cross bike. Plus I like to road bike at times so this cross again a good combo. Tested a Brodie Romax great components out of the box. Alum frame carbon fork. Surly still felt better, Lemond Propod, Steel frame carbon fork excellent feel ride quality good Surly still better, Scott Comp Alum frame carbon fork this one felt great would of been second choice but the surly still felt better.
Strengths:
Great smooth ride takes rough well this thing want to move feels very confident well biult and solid. The bar end shifters work flawlessly. This thing is as rugged as a tank but drives like a corvette.
Weaknesses:
Heavier than the res with time atac pedals installed tips in at 25 lbs. although the components are good reliable ones I will be swithcing them out as needed. Spooky breaks later on, Mavic Krysium wheelset etc after a few years I should be albe to get it down to about 22 lbs.
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