Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
Cycco, thanks for the well informed response. That's just the kind of info I was seeking. I had looked at the Specialized Globe on paper and thought it might work, but haven't made it to the dealer to see one in person.
As it stands now, the LHT is speaking to me. Anyone know where are Surly frames made?
Big Blue I set $1500 as an arbitrary limit for the bike only.
Well, I made it to the Specialized dealer and made it home with a deeply discounted Globe.
It's a pretty good tourer right out of the box. I have already upgraded the seat and put on riser bars with full wrap around bar ends. I put heavy foam grips on the bars and ends. I put about 35 miles on it Friday and can honestly say that I have never fit a bike this well before. It comes with integrated lighting with a generator front hub and a very stout rear rack. I have added auxilliary lighting. All I need to do to tour is put on some good pedals, a front rack and a computer.
Anyone have any recommendations for a front rack that does not require the low rider braze on in the center of the fork?