Originally Posted by
groovestew
After my beater bike was destroyed in a collision with a car, I took the opportunity to put together the Ultimate BF Commuter Approved (TM) commuter bike: Surly Disc Trucker frame, BB7 disc brakes, drop bars, Alfine IGH, 26" wheels, plenty of clearance for knobby, studded tires, fenders, rack, the whole works (
pics and writeup here.)
One year and 1000 miles later...I hate it.
Despite these complaints, I have no intention of getting rid of the bike. I have to admit that the bike is exactly what I intended it to be: a bike suitable for any riding conditions. But it will never be my go-to bike on a dry spring, summer, or fall day. Unfortunately, my fair-weather commuter bike (an old steel road bike) is temporarily out of commission, and I haven't had time to get it fixed. So I'm riding the Trucker every day, and liking it less all the time.
Still beats taking the bus.
Oh man... do you realize how short life is? Definitely too short to be riding a bike and thinking these nasty thoughts. Too short to be riding a bike you don't like.
If you have some wrenching skills you could take the bike apart, sell the frame (probably at a premium...) and also any parts you don't want. Then get a Soma DoubleCross frame or something else lighter. The Pake C'mute might be just right. You could take your time and spend all winter researching this. Find the *ideal* frame
You'll be much happier in the long run and the poor LHT frame will make someone else a happy camper.