Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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I've ridden it on day rides and centuries. It's not great for those, but it's fine. If I was going on a long, self-supported tour and could only afford one bike, I'd be happy to have an LHT, and I wouldn't complain about its weight when I was riding a century.
HOWEVER, if you're not going to take a long, self-supported tour, I think buying a tourer like the LHT wouldn't make sense. If you really want a bike that can ride on both roads and dirt, do both fairly well, and you don't want to tour, a cyclocross bike might be the ticket.
Actually, I think the real answer is to have a different bike for every type of riding you are likely to do.[/QUOTE]
Bingo! Two bikes keep you riding in all conditions and on any route. (Three & four bikes just add to the fun, bikes don't care if you are monogamous).
Michael