Originally Posted by
rodar y rodar
It looks about eight feet shorter than the last bike I saw you on. Better luck this time- you`re going unsupported, I take it?
Rodar, it didn't work, as you might already know. I (the Raleigh) broke. By the time I got to Carbondale, Il, it was very apparent that I was going to need a new headset and fork. The problem was that no one in town had them...it would have to be ordered. So I elected to order a new bike...Surly LHT! I'd seen and ridden with a lot of tourers who had them and were very happy with them. The Raleigh, while it was working was a very good ride! Equipped as it was with a trailer, it was a bit heavy, but not too bad...and it was very comfortable. Regardless, I opted for the LHT with panniers. In doing so, I popped my trip budget, and reset the trip back to Yorktown, Va, in 2012.
Here's the new ride, sans front panniers. I love it!!