I'm looking at getting a Cyclo Cross or 29er for a 22 mile each way commute along back lanes, towpaths and potholed farm tracks and bridleways.
Currently considering a Langdale (local roadie shop) Cumbrian, Ridley Crossbow, Genesis Vapour.
But then the On One Scandal 29er with carbon fork has tempted me. I'm 6'4" so 29er size 
Needs to have rack and guard mounts. Prefer carbon fork coz me elbows are shagged and it should take the edge off a bit.
Do I go for the crosser and keep it totally for the commute (and poss the odd 'cross race in winter(but nowt serious)), or go for the Scandal and have some consistency in the spare parts bin?
Any one got any experience of any crossers?
Preferably want to keep it within the Cyclescheme grand, bit less so I can kit it up with rack and panniers would be good, but could go a gnats higher if I can bleed a cash deal outta the shop.
