Budget allowing I am starting to collect parts and build up my LHT. For those that are interested here are the parts I have finally decided on. I'll also include items for touring and camping that I'm using.
Frame and Fork-Surly Long Haul Trucker, 56cm, Utility Blue
Headset-Chris King, Black
Rims-Mavic A719 36H, Silver
Spokes-DT Swiss Alpine III, Silver
Hubs-Shimano XT 36H, Black
Handlebars-Salsa Bell Lap 46cm
Aerobars-Profile Stryke
Brakes-Tektro Oryx Cantilevers, Black
Brake Levers for hoods-Tektro R200A, Black
Brake Levers for flats-Tektro RL720, Black
Crankset-Shimano Hone 175mm, 44,32,22,They come in Black
Cassette-Shimano XT, 11-34
Stem-Bontrager, don't know length or rise but looks right, found on clearance table for 5.00, black
Derailleur front-Shimano LX
Derailleur rear-Shimano XT
Shifters-Shimano Dura Ace 9 spd
Shifter relocater-Kelly Take-Off
Anti Chain Suck device- N-Gear Jump Stop
Saddle-Brooks B17, Black
Seatpost-Truvative XR, Black
Fenders-Custom Carbon Fiber, Black
Should be done in about a month or less.