Surly Cross-Check

9-speed 11-34T
Rivendell Silver 38/24T cranks
Friction shifting
Cantilever brakes
700c wheels w/ 45mm tires

This is my current day-to-day bike. I bought a 58cm Cross-Check frameset several days before Surly discontinued it. It has fenders and plush tires, that I’ve found to work very well year-round in Pittsburgh. It has a Velo Orange Porteur Rack in the front that I can strap awkwardly shaped cargo or a basket to, which makes this setup perfect for carrying 95% of the things I need to move around the city. It’s also got a hitch for a my bike trailer on the rear wheel.