The same places that have the Surly have the Trek 520...but not here in town. So when I go on a road trip, I'll be checking that out. Tomorrow I'm thinking I'm gonna go ahead and try the specialized tricross since that's what the other LBS mentioned. I figure it can't hurt.
thanks CA!
Gray
PS this is silly but I feel like i'm being a little unfaithful to Cappy (my mountain bike) my partner asked me tonight if I was selling Cappy to get the new bike...I said, "I DONT THINK SO!!!")