Originally Posted by
alan s
Huh? Why are you comparing a 920 to an LHT? It would make more sense to compare apples to apples, than apples to oranges.
Where goes the line when an apple turns to an orange? One of the big questions of our generation.
Of course the 920 resembles the disc trucker more than the LHT, which I don't have, but kinda do have since I have a disc front. Anyways the 920 is much, MUCH closer to the disc trucker than for example my 29er XC bike. The only real difference is that the 920 takes slightly larger tires, which in my book isn't all that big a difference. And it's aluminum of course, which kinda should make the bike cheaper, not more expensive. Weird that.
Originally Posted by
Squeezebox
I found the LHT unacceptable because of the handling. An extra $500 isn't much when it gets me a better frame and better components, proper handling . A top end road bicycle is $10K-$15. That puts a $5K Comotion and such mid range. It also puts $2.5 and such as low end. I didn't ask you to help fund me so it's really none of your business. Why do you care if I buy a $40 tire or a $20 tire. I'm glad you like your bicycle. So far I'm very pleased with mine, it's also 6 lbs lighter. And why would I need new wheels if I don't intend to carry 80 lbs of stuff I don't need.
Flame on !!!
And how exactly was the handling different? Because now that I again check out the geometries it would seem you like a sluggish slow steering bike, which the 920 is, at least when comparing to the LHT.
Differences.
LHT has a steeper head angle = faster steering
LHT has less trail = faster steering
LHT has shorter chainstays = faster steering
LHT has shorter wheelbase = faster steering.
LHT has less BB drop = funnily more suitable for offroad in this regard.
This at least in the size 61, which is what I ride.
I also can't see why the 920 frame is so superior to the LHT. I'd wager the differences are really quite small, except that the LHT has more versatility in carrying stuff such as pump, extra spokes etc.
When considering the components, I was talking about
my LHT, which is self built. It's well under 2k and has better components than the 920. Better wheels, better crank, better shifters, better brakes, better chain even. Actually, the rear derailer isn't as good, but a cheaper rear mech works just as well. I've noticed a good front mech is actually more important.
You needing new wheels is just an inkling I have. I doubt you have the experience for long ultralight tours so I suppose you'll do a few short ones and stop touring altogether and go trolling other forums (hopefully)