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..
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