Been using my buddie's LHT (in fugly green) for a week now, I really like it. He's currently out of town so he let me tune it up for him and I'm making sure everything is running right. It's very similar to my Bianchi Vople (gang green), heavy, predictable but both bikes can haul stuff with panniers front and back. If I coude have gotten the same deal for a LHT that I did for my Bianchi I would've grabbed it quick. I actually prefer it to my Bianchi. From what I see on the internet most LHT are going for just under a grand. Grab one ASAP, I think you'll enjoy it. Keep in mind that the price of steel is going up as well, so watch all bikes go up in price. Great all roung bike!