Yes your constant put downs and insults of the LHT do grate on those of us who consider it a very affordable & extremely effective touring machine. I and others base this opinion on tens of thousands of miles of touring-experience.

My Personal LHT Experience


Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic Ocean


Cape Spear Newfoundland


Atlantic Ocean


Pacific Ocean

BTW: I've done thousands of miles of touring on other bicycles and but for true expedition the LHT is top of heap, IMO.