LHT is a great all around bike. I own one and as soon as I got it I stopped riding my road bike altogether. I use mine as an all around bike. I've toured, commuted, ridin hills, ridin organized day tours, pulled a trailer-bike, pulled a child trailer, and I think I bought some groceries one-time with it. Paved roads, crushed limestone, dirt roads, C&O trail, you name it no complaints.

I really like mine and can recommend them. I did build mine instead of ordering a complete. I have buddy that bought a CC and he's done just about the same stuff as me with good luck. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

monkd