Originally Posted by
kstephens
I have a pretty decent road bike already for group rides, organized centuries, and for regular solo rides. So my options now are get a dedicated tourer, commuter, grocery getter, and pull the kids trailer bike or upgrade the road bike (but I was really planning on getting another 8,000 - 10,000 more miles out of my current set up). Plus, having a size 13 foot (on a 60 cm. max frame), I am pretty much stuck with considering a dedicated touring frame if I want my heel to clear a rear pannier.
That's pretty much what I use my LHT for but even unloaded it is a great bike. The handling isn't snappy but it's a good choice for general riding where speed isn't your main concern. For a year it was my only bike and I have taken it on a 4 day 328 mile charity ride. I couldn't hang with the fast kids but I sure was comfy.
BTW I have 26" wheels with 2.0 tires.