[sanjuro]

I have a new job about 25 miles from my home, which I can take the train to work. I was thinking about for the rainy season getting a bike with disc brakes.

A cyclocross bike is the best for a road commute, but I don't plan on doing and cyclocrossing. I wouldn't mind a new hardtail, but it is not the most efficient for road. And I have not ridden the C/Dale Bad Boy Ultra enough to know if it is any good off-road.

Any opinions? Particularily from owners of a Bad Boy.

 

[McGRP01]

Surly Crosscheck.

or

Karate Monkey

 

[sanjuro]

Surly's good. I already have a 1x1, but I wouldn't want to use it for a 25 mile commute.

The actual model is not that important (except for the Bad Boy, a very unique bike). I will probably get a C/Dale because I work part time for a dealer. Also the Headshok has a physical lockout, which is usefull if you are going to ride alot on the road.

Mostly I am debating about CC or HT.