Surly Cross-Check 60cm frameset - SOLD

Yeah, I could sell my beloved Surly Cross-Check frame, fork and headset.

In my continuing efforts to "thin the herd," I've decided to retire my Surly Cross-Check frame and give it a chance at a new life somewhere else. The frame was purchased at North Division Cycles (Spokane, WA) and is about 3-4 years old. During that time, it's been built up as a cop bike, a Dutch-style cruiser and is currently set up as a touring road bike, with drop bars and bar-end shifters (my favorite setup). It's safe to say that this bike has a bit of a personality disorder, after all of the changes I've put it through!

There's no doubt among bicycle enthusiasts that the Cross-Check is perhaps the most versatile frame out there, with a high bottom bracket for all-terrain riding, horizontal drop-outs for a possible fixed gear conversion, and plenty of clearance for fat, knobby tires and fenders. This bike was my primary commuter for two years prior to owning my Bianchi Volpe, and it served me well during that time, through all of its various incarnations. Once the Cross-Check is gone, I'll have some space in the garage for my (prospective) new touring bike, a Surly Long Haul Trucker.

Check out my flickr photostream set to see some detailed photos of the frame, which shows a fair share of what Grant Peterson (of Rivendell Bicycle Works) would call "beausage," or the beauty that comes through usage. I could sell the Cross-Check frame, fork (with uncut steerer tube) and headset for $250, or $300 shipped within the continental U.S..

Check out more details about the Cross-Check here or here.

2009 Bianchi Volpe 58cm frameset - SOLD

Yeah, I could sell my less-than-1-year-old Bianchi Volpe Steel frameset.

I picked up this beautiful cyclocross frame as a complete bicycle last fall and have been using it as my primary commuter for 9 months. I've since swapped out the parts with another bike and the Volpe is currently built up as a 1x9er, using miscellaneous parts I had lying around the garage. Anyone who's familiar with these bikes knows how well-built and versatile they are. The steel Volpe frameset is a perfect candidate for a fixed gear conversion, light touring rig, or you could build an awesome trail-riding road bike out of it.

The complete bike sells for $1,099 new. I could sell the stock Bianchi frame and fork for $350, or $400 shipped within the continental U.S.. This 58cm frameset is Dark Blue in color. (One of the best colors Bianchi has offered in years, in my opinion).

Check out the bikepedia listing here. Geometry and detailed specs can be found here.