Originally Posted by
corwin1968
I will note that I considered a Cross Check and in absolute terms, it might be the best choice but it isn't that much different than my current bike and I really want a new one!
If you have a bike that you think resembles a cross check, and your desired ride quality seems to match better with a cross check, what makes you want to get a long haul trucker?
I have an LHT, and I love it, but it sounds like you want something lively, and I feel like my Trucker's best quality is its stability. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend an LHT to someone who wanted a touring-style bike, but I don't see anything in your description that makes it sound like that's what you want.