Originally Posted by
tcmers
The Troll looks like an interesting option. When I say off the beaten path, I don't mean trails or off road as much as more remote areas. Some of the areas I've backpacked in Costa Rica have decent roads, but services are few and far between. That said, the Troll may work well. There will definitely be long stretches of dirt and gravel involved.
While the Troll can accept wider tires and work very well off-road, the Trucker performs well off-road well too. I have a 52cm 26" version that I often ride on trails with 2.1" tires. Below is an image of my LHT on trail. For the type of riding you describe, the LHT may be the better ride since you don't plan to encounter rugged terrain.
