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  • So, opinions on the pack rat please, thinking 50cm frame and move all the bits from the mountain bike and commute, child pull, shop etc and use the roller for fun and commute, also considering crosscheck but then it would be one bike for all, thoughts please

  • I don’t think it’s been a big seller for surly, but not sure why... maybe the front rack thing went out of fashion.. or just too expensive for what it is

  • It’s basically a smaller wheeled cross check that handles a front load better. I have not found it to handle weirdly without a front load either.

    Plusses for the pack rat would be better handling of front load, less toe overlap (esp in small sizes) and better tire clearance, a la: