Hmm....

I've been dreaming about a second bike to replace the heavyweight tractor that is sitting in my basement for getting around town.

Quote Originally Posted by velogirl View Post
Kitsune06, you don't need multiple bikes. A cross bike does it all -- throw road wheels on it and it's a road bike, if you've got generous gearing it's a rigid mtn bike, get a frame with eyelets for racks and it's a commuter! Or, just try some cross races on your mtn bike. Beginners are allowed to race on mtn bikes.
I mightaswell buy a hardtail MTB or trekking bike or whatever, but

  • a CX bike is sexier
  • it has roadie bars


and I just inquired about a used, reasonably priced cx bike my size:
Empella Cyclocross - Carbon fork, Shimano Ultegra, Frogless brakes....

Would you get it if it fits? I would like to use it for winter riding, perhaps on forest roads, and in town.
Can it be used on trails at all?