Hmmm, back when
I built mine, Surly CrossCheck MSRP was a little over $1200. I see now on the
CC page though, "$925-$1149". Who says cost of living only goes up?
Current spec RD is
Deore T610-SGS, and the pic makes it look very long cage. I'm sure it would accept a 36 no trouble (stock is 11-32), but in the 40s is pushing it.