Didn't you just build up an LHT and go on your first overnight tour this past spring? Have you been able to tour much on the LHT? Just a thought, but if it was me I would rather take the money you would spend on the custom and do a long tour on the LHT. The cost would pay for a pretty nice tour.

If you do go with the custom and rohloff with a belt drive please do keep us posted. It would be interesting to see a tour journal and a review of the bike.