I bought a cross bike 5 or 6 years ago and have NEVER regretted the purchase (vs a road bike). I have a separate set of road wheels for it for easy swapping out. I love the frame geometry, and I like the brakes on the cross bike because there is more clearance in case I ride through swampy conditions, and the second pair of brake levers on flats is super handy! I have a Redline Conquest Pro that has a ton of miles on it now, and I still love it!