I was just about to order a LHT when a 1989 Specialized CrossRoads hybrid if fair shape appeared at the local thrift store for $5. Someone had tried to use it as a mountain bike and had beaten the wheels off it. The only missing accessories when compared to the LHT were the third water bottle mount and the spare spoke hanger. It came with a Shimano BioPace crank with 48,38, and 28, chain rings and 175mm crank arms which is perfect for a loaded touring bike and is something I would have had a hard time finding even if I were looking for something like that. New wheels, 35mm tires, front rack, rear rack, and tune up got it on the road and it's a great loaded touring bike for not very much money.