Originally Posted by
sstorkel
Not clear to me why you think the Sojourn is the lipstick-wearing pig of this bunch. On paper, it looks significantly better than the LHT. Not quite as nice as the Trek 520, component-wise, but quite a bit cheaper from what I could find...
Well I guess it depends on how you view the specs. To be honest I am not crazy about either bike, but I like the spec on the LHT components better. I guess that if I valued the brooks saddle, disc brakes, and brooks bar tape, it would help my view of the Sojourn, but I do not especially want any of those items. I'd take the brooks off and sell it. I'd probably keep the bar tape until I shredded it. I guess I'd keep the the disc brakes but would never have chosen them and don't especially want them.
The derailleurs on the LHT are nicer IMO. The crank choice on the LHT makes more sense. I'd rather have the LX stuff than the Alvio when it comes to the other components.