Thanks everyone! I just need to stay out of the LBS.....I went to look and take a test ride, to see what a CX bike was all about, how if fit, and I fell in love. She will make a fine commuter IMO...even has eyelets if I want to add fenders.
This bike reminds me of my 12 year old Black Lab---all black but going silver/grey on the face and body, as she ages. I just noticed she has grey feet now too (looks like little grey booties) Maybe, I'll call this bike Raven II after my Lab.
2012 Trek Lexa SL
2012 Giant TCX2
2015 Trek Remedy 7
2016 Trek Lexa C
2016 Specialized Hellga-Fat Bike