Taking some test rides is great, of course, but it's not really possible with bikes that have to be specially ordered, and the LHT is one such model: stores do not have it in stock. So people who are interested in the LHT have to read about other people's experience, here on the web.
Originally Posted by JT52
Even though I'm a fan of the Cross-Check (cuz I have one), those who have encouraged test rides are absolutely right. Just because I love the CC doesn't mean you will. You might fall for the Volpe or the 520 or the Aurora or, you get the idea. Test ride! I've test ridden tons of bikes over the years and without fail, the one I've purchased had "the feel". I just knew after only a few hundred feet that it felt right. So, if you can, do test rides.