Originally Posted by
Lamplight
To the OP: also remember, the LHT has loads of tire clearance, but converting to a taller wheel would most certainly do away with much of that. Still, if you didn't use a massive tire you may still be able to run fenders. (I as able to fit fenders even with a 26 x 2.35 Big Apple!)
Don't mean to hijack a thread, but lamplight, you are able to get a 26x2.35 big apple onto a LHT frame, with fenders? Is that a 54cm frame? Wow, the surly spec sheet says LHT max tire size = 26x2.1.
How does the fat tire LHT handle off pavement, on dirt or gravel roads? I don't mean aggressive technical single track, but as a touring or transportation bike on dirt or gravel roads as well as paved roads. Don't know of any other good frame under $500 for 26" fat tires that have nice braze ons for carrying racks and fenders front and back. A 54 LHT with fat tires is a few cm smaller than I would normally ride (typically 57-58 road bike) but I think it would be fine if I left the steering tube tall enough to get the bars up even with the seat.