Originally Posted by
FunkyStickman
I went the "one bike to rule them all" route. Bought a Surly LHT frameset, and spec'd it with leftover MTB parts, the whole bike cost me around $800 including the lights. I can do everything with this: group rides, centuries, touring, off-roading, grocery runs, you name it.

Holy Mother of Fred.
(PS: That is one sweet bike, but don't tell anyone I said that)