For Sale: Surly Cross Check hub-geared tourer

SOLD Surly Cross Check hub-geared tourer
Frame size: 60cm 4130 chromoly steel.
Set up with 8-speed Shimano Alfine hub and double chain rings, giving a very wide range of gears (93.5 ins – 23.7 ins). Frame has mudguard and rear rack bosses, 2 water bottle mounts. I have in my 'bits box' a bottle mount that could be fitted to make a third.
Drivetrain: Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub with 18T sprocket, Sora 175mm crankset 39/30 chainrings, chain tensioner; Versa-8 ‘STI-type brake/gear levers.
Brakes: Tektro RX5 mini-v brakes, Cane Creek crosstop brake levers.
Wheels: Mavic A319 rims, Conti Top touring 700x32 tyres. Front wheel has Shimano Alfine 6v 3w hub dynamo.
FSA compact 44cm bars with gel pads under bar tape; Planet-X 120 x 17º stem. Plenty of scope to raise/lower bars.
BBB headset, SKS mudguards, Shimano SPD pedals, bar-end rearview mirror.
Currently has Brooks saddle fitted that I would like to keep as I've spent many hours riding it in!
Bike is in Waterlooville near Portsmouth.
Price: £500

I also have a Tubus Logo rack that could be fitted - £50.

I just want to say I think it's awesome! And very good price, too. Good luck with the sale type bump.

Thanks for the comments. It was an interesting project, inspired as these things so often are, by some idle conversation in the pub about the insufficient range of the 8-speed hub for touring use, when low gears for steep hills are needed!
I've tried combination hub/rear derailleur before, but this seemed a much simpler concept and much easier to alter gearing as chainrings are very quick to change.

Such a classy ride, shame its not my size

That's a great setup for a tourer! Alas I am waaaaaaaaaaaay to small for it.

Excellent setup and price. Shame it's a bit oversized for me.

PM'ed

Sold earlier today