Ahhh....I forgot to mention that I can get quite a nice discount on the Surly bikes as I'm working for a LBS that is a Surly disturb. This is also motivation to want a Surly. ;-)

I'm going to ride a LHT today and then research the heck out of the X-check. I think the head instructor in the ladies cycling group I belong to rides a X-check until Tri training when she busts out her Orbea road bike. I'm going to talk to her tonight.

Anyone know the weight difference between the X-check and the LHT in the same size?

Denise