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04-18-08, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jpmartineau

Hi, I've got a question for LHT owners out there.

I'm about to go to my LBS and order a LHT complete. I still have 2 things to decide: utility blue or olive green and which (if any) components to upgrade.

Apart from the saddle, which I will swap out for a proper leather saddle, are there any components that are worth upgrading upon initial purchase? My LBS allows me to swap parts around if I want. I'm a bit out of the loop in terms of bike shopping, but the LHT seems well equipped. Am I missing anything?

Thanks in advance!

There's not much that you need to change right out of the box. Everything on it is good solid spec to begin with. The gearing is good...I might swap the 26 tooth inner for a 24. Everything else is just fine. When you need new wheels, look into building them with DT Alpine III but don't be in a hurry to do that. The stock wheels will last for quite a while.

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