Here's my new custom LHT build. I really like this bike. I don't have a lot to compare it to. MI've had this bike now for a couple of weeks. I've been having so much fun riding it that I haven't been able to post a picture or details till now. I know I could have waited for the complete build, but after reading posts here for a while, I had some specific ideas

Here are the details:

Frame—Surly 54 cm (blue)
Crank/BB Set—Deore LX M58 175mm, 26-36-48
Rear Derailleur—XT M761-SGS
Front Derailleur—XT M761A
Cassette—XT M760 9-speed, 11-34
Chain—Shimano CN-HG93
Brakes—Shimano BR-R550 Cantilevers (silver)
Front Cable Hanger—Problem Solvers Clamp-on with noodle (silver)
Brake Levers—Cane Creek SCR-5 (pewter)
Shifters—Shimano SL-BS77 bar ends
Headset—King NoThreadSet (silver)
Seatpost—FSA FR-270 ATB (black)
Bars—Richey Pro (black)
Stem—Richey Comp, 100mm x 84/96 deg (black)
Bar Tape—Cinelli Cork (black)
Saddle—Brooks B-17 Standard (honey)
Tires—Schwalbe Marathon Plus, 26x1.75

Hand-built wheels:
Hubs—DT Swiss Onyx, 36 h (black) (rear 135mm)
Rims—Mavic F519, 36h (black)

Pedals—Shimano M324 dual sided
Fenders—SKS P65, 26”x65mm
Racks—Tubus Cargo and Tara