Quote Originally Posted by Kalidurga View Post
Once you go 'cross, you never go back. I'm beyond ready to upgrade from my Tri-Cross Sport, and when I do it'll be for another 'cross bike because I can ride it ANYWHERE (aside from rocky mtb trails, tried that last year and almost shook some fillings out of my teeth). I hadn't considered Cannondale, but yours is so pretty that now I may need to go check out their sizes and geometry.

That Portland Cross Crusade looks like a blast. The races here in the DC/B'more area aren't quite that wild yet.
I think Cannondale makes great cross bikes - but I'm a bit bias. They have 2 basic frames and multiple groups. Unfortunately, to get my '09 CAAD 9 CX frame in a '10 they upgraded the groupo and added about $1000. They still have CAAD 8 based frame at the entry level, but I really like the 9 frame. They run big, but lifetime warranty for a stiff & light US built frame.

P.S. My LBS just got a Tri-Cross Single Speed in, looks like a blast for a flatter course...