QUOTE=Squeezebox;19698872]Personally I don't agree with upgrading. if you buy a good frame and put junk components on it, you've got a junk bicycle. Same with good components and a junk frame.
I've heard nothing but good stuff about E-shifting. But top end components deserve a top end frame. The LHT doesn't even make it to mediocre. Pick out a good frame. There's a lot of nice carbon "adventure" bicycles out there that should fit what you are talking about doing. Check out the tandem forum about wide range electronic shifting. Keep what you've got until you can get good everything.[/QUOTE]
Why didn't you follow your own advice when you upgraded your bike?
Originally Posted by
Squeezebox
Elcruxio -- It simply comes down to you like your LHT, Good for you, it's a pleasure to have a bicycle that you like & trust, etc. I rode one once, it was one of my worst experiences on a bicycle. I see no reason to repeat the experience. To me the LHT felt heavy and unstable at the same time. Those are the simple facts, or opinions if you prefer. Really nothing else to talk about.
My brother hates tomatoes. I don't understand why, as I am very fond of them.
I have 2 daughters that ride LHTs downhill fully loaded at 40mph/ 65kmh without any handling problems at all. They are skilled riders, and experienced bike tourers.
P.S. they also like their bikes
