That's a great bar tape job! If you get the chance, try the 3.2mm Lizard Skins. Fantastic vibration absorption. Got it on my aluminimum Topstone bike. 9 speed system hits the sweet spot of reliability and versatility. Parts are cheap and available.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's always nice to see more positive feedback about these bikes. The disc brakes have definitely sparked some interesting discussions among cyclists! They are rock-solid too!
That's a great bar tape job! If you get the chance, try the 3.2mm Lizard Skins. Fantastic vibration absorption. Got it on my aluminimum Topstone bike. 9 speed system hits the sweet spot of reliability and versatility. Parts are cheap and available.
Hey David. Thanks! I run the 3.2 mm Lizard Skins on my LHT. I like the thicker gripiness too!
Great video. Converting one of my old bikes into a tourer so this was a great watch for me.
Glad you liked it! Touring could be my favorite type of riding. Love being outside, seeing the sights along the way!
I use to own a Surly LHT 52cm 26in Wheels 2008 and I'm using the Soma saga disc brakes Touring Bicycle
Soma makes great touring bikes as well! The LHT is heavy, but they are sure a pleasure to ride. Thanks for watching!
I don't own one but this is a great touring bike. I might look into it in a future.
The Long Haul Trucker is one of my favorite bikes to ride. Whether its road, gravel or rails to trails, it does it all!
pleasure to watch. new sub!
Welcome aboard! Thank you!
These seem to be good basic bikes. I have yet to see serious criticisms of them. I wonder if their replacement with the disc brakes is as good.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's always nice to see more positive feedback about these bikes. The disc brakes have definitely sparked some interesting discussions among cyclists! They are rock-solid too!
Cool video. I’m 5/10” 235 lbs. What size I need?
I'm 5'11" and ride a 56 cm frame LHT. You could probably fit on a 56 cm, but 54 cm would be more comfortable for you I think.
What's the height of Bridget for the size 52?
I’m like 5’9” and ride a 52cm LHT canti brakes. The most comfortable bike I own.
Bridget is about 5'5". She could probably ride a 54, but prefers the 52.
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