I need some help specing out a Surly Cross check. I'll be using it primarily to put in some long training miles, commuting, and some light touring and baby trailer pulling (inn about 5 months.)
I really don't know were to start with the wheels, drivetrain, and all... I know that I'd like to have as wide gearing as is possible to allow for some "stump pulling" but I'd also like to keep up with my roadie friends on an occasional training ride or century. ( My secret desire is to do the Furnace Creek 508 some day, and finish)
The only thing I know I'd like for sure is STI levers/shifters. I'm not really into the bar end shifters. I'd also plan on going with some WTB style 'dirt drops'.
thanks for any advice!
craig
I really don't know were to start with the wheels, drivetrain, and all... I know that I'd like to have as wide gearing as is possible to allow for some "stump pulling" but I'd also like to keep up with my roadie friends on an occasional training ride or century. ( My secret desire is to do the Furnace Creek 508 some day, and finish)
The only thing I know I'd like for sure is STI levers/shifters. I'm not really into the bar end shifters. I'd also plan on going with some WTB style 'dirt drops'.
thanks for any advice!
craig