Just ordered my Surly Cross Check!

[eofelis]

I love the Cross Check, but the smallest size is still too big for me I can't quite deal with the 72cm standover. Ouch!

I have a Pacer, which I am very happy with. It's my sport touring bike. And I have a Long Haul Trucker, which is a work horse!

[kimdburns]

I'm pretty tall, 5' 10", and long legged. The Dolce Elite I have is their largest frame, 56cm but the Cross Check I briefly road, was 54cm and seemed fine.

The LBS I use builds great bikes and have both Surly and SOMA. I don't know why, but I'm really stuck on wanting the disc brakes. I love the way feel on my husbands MTB and I think I would feel safer and more in control with them.

[andtckrtoo]

Uforgot - NICE bike! Love the Brooks saddle. I'm still debating the saddle for my Surly. I wanted pink, but the only pink saddle I've found is a racing saddle, and not what I think I need for a commute/touring bike. As my first few rides will be 30-40 miles I'm not too worries about the saddle yet. I can take my time.

I'm 5'10, too and have the 54" on order. My CAAD 9 is also a 54". I like the short top tube. I had a Klien Stage that was the 56" and the reach was just a little long. I got my Surly for commuting, light touring and to have something to ride with DH who is not really a cyclist. He can ride my CAAD9 and I'll ride the Surly - I figure the extra weight will give me a decent workout even at the slower pace.