Currently my LHT is my only bike. Its a 56cm with a a longish stem since I didnt get fitted before buying the bike and was only able to test drive "similar" bikes.
My thoughts:

1.Get a fit beforehand if you cannot test drive the bike first, so you are as sure as possible you are getting the right size.
2.Its a little heavy and longish, so once you get her loaded bunny hopping curbs will take some work
3.She is not the zippiest bike nor the most maneuverable. That said I have no qualms about taking her into traffic. I do it everyday.
4. Her gearing (for the complete) is lower than most road bikes which is awesome for huge hills, but is wasted if you bike where its totally flat on nothing but pavement.
5. Her bottom bracket is low so you cannot pedal through turns if you REALLY lean into them. (Read late to work flying into traffic out of the parking garage and leaning hard into the turn)

She feels bomb proof and I like the way the steel handles bumps in the road. She hauls loads like a champ. Her gearing gets me up 10 degree mile long climbs loaded. She looks great, takes nice large tires, and it comfortable all day long. I am really glad I bought one especially since she has been my only mode of transportation this summer due to unforeseen circumstances.

my 2 cents

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