Originally Posted by
sstorkel
Honestly? The frame is heavy and over-priced when you consider that the Nashbar aluminum touring frame can be had for $135 (= frame+fork vs $470 for the LHT). The component mix on the complete LHT has never impressed me.
If I wanted a complete bike, I'd probably look at the Jamis Aurora Elite, Salsa Vaya or maybe the Salsa Fargo. None are ideal, and they're all more expensive than the LHT, but they're closer to the mark IMHO. That said, I'm mighty happy with the bike I built around the Nashbar frame...
I am headed to nashville next weekend to ride some different bikes. The store I am going to is a dealer of both Jamis and Surly - I guess it will come down to how they fit and feel - the frame sizes come in a little different (Jamis does not have a 60 - only 59 or 62) - but frame sizes on paper and feel are sometimes two entirely different things. As far as the nashbar frame - it is an outstanding price - but I am not even considering an aluminum frame - I am all set on steel.