Originally Posted by
Squeezebox
The LHT IS a cheap bicycle with of much lower quality than the Co-motion. Thinner gague and heat treating make for a better frame. Then let's talk about quality control. No comparison between co-motion welds and Surly.
I can see why someone who has an ego problem, and wants to think their mediocre bicycle is as good as something obviously much better. But reality is it just is not.
Get a good frame and components to begin with and repair is a non-issue.
The LHT is as good as the Pangea in it's function --> which is loaded touring. Assuming equal components and maintenance either bike fully capable of multi-year round-the-world touring. Although mass-produced the LHT is overbuilt, that's what makes it functionally equivalent. I'll grant you that a Co-Motion does have good steel, beautiful welds, and a stunning paint job. BUT, we are talking about touring not a beauty pageant nor a science-fair project, as far as touring ability they are functionally the same.