Looking at the bikes waiting to be picked up this morning, I noticed they were all Cross-Checks.
And what’s more, they’ve all been custom painted by Kyutai Paint.
I couldn't resist sharing them with you.
First up,
surly cross-check size:420 color:yellow ash
With flat bars, it’s got a hybrid bike vibe like a certain "Escape" from brand G.
But it’s set up as a fixed gear using Surly new hubs.
And believe it or not, this one is for a female rider.
Next up,
surly cross-check size:420 color:olive green
At a glance, it looks just like last year’s Long Haul Trucker in olive green.
It’s got Nitto randonneur bars and Dia-Compe levers for a classic look.
This one is built as a single-speed with a freewheel.
Lastly,
surly cross-check size:520 color:deep green
You might think it’s just a standard complete build, but...
The dark green with black logos looks super classy.
And they’ve swapped the bar-end shifters for STI levers.
Looking at these three bikes, you can really see the depth and versatility of the Cross-Check.
It’s the perfect first bike.
And if you were to ride a bunch of bikes and only keep one in the end,
it would surely be a Cross-Check.
In fishing, they often say, "It starts with a Hera (crucian carp) and ends with a Hera."
I couldn't help but think that for cycling,
"It starts with a Cross-Check and ends with a Cross-Check."
shige
cross-check one two
