The Gunnar frameset will run you about $1000, whereas the Double Cross frameset can be delivered to your door for less than $400. The Double Cross runs a tad long (not unlike the Gunnar) so pick your size wisely. I don't know about the Gunnar fork (already had a straight blade unicrown made by IF with the right axle/crown and rake measurements). The welds are nicer (I didn't say better or more reliable, I said nicer) and the paint job is hard to beat ("color of the month" is an all out Waterford job). My Crosshairs is way fancier, but it's also twice the price. I don't know where you got your info, but the new Double Cross has Prestige front and sewer pipes rear: they don't seem to be using 631 anymore. Her bike's sporting 32s with fenders and there's some room left so if you like to ride marshmallows, you'll be able to get them to fit. It's got eyelets front and rear, and even low rider braze-ons on the fork so if you want to *commute*, you can outfit the thing with packs all around. If you want a race bike, Gunnar's the name, but from your original post it sounds like you want a commuter and for this, I'd recommend saving money and getting the Double Cross. I have a Crosshairs and I got my wife a Double Cross recently. Heard issues with front wheel shudder during braking that put me off a bit. Lemond - 853 steel - not sure where its made? Probably pretty good but only comes with disc brakes which is a stupid decision to my mind since I dont want disc brakes so would be looking for last years frame.
Gunnar - 853 steel - made by waterford - something classic and beautifull about this - I think it has the eyelets
Soma 631 steel, eyelets - heaviest and possibly weakest of the three but has something about it thats cool I am choosing between these 3 frames right now for riding on the towpath - have a line on some good deals on all of these frames and am wondering which one you guys think is best? I am leaning toward the Gunnar right now with the soma in second place - dont like the discs on the lemond and think the eyelets might come in handy if I ever want to commute by bike (have been unable to determine if the lemond has provisions for a rack/ panniers)
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