Old 01-16-09 | 12:42 AM
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From: Mequon, WI

Bikes: 2008 Surly Long Haul Trucker

LHT Measurements (I have the mail order fear going on)

After saving and saving and researching a whole lot I am now ready to take the plunge and buy my new Surly LHT. I have an excitement to get it, but a fear of ordering the wrong size, like most people who buy mail order. $1100 is a lot for me.
I have read all the other threads on this subject but other riders measurements are not quite like mine. I already have it narrowed down to 2 different sizes that I am trying to decide over. However, I am not going to say what they are though because I do not want to sway anyone's advice in a suggestion. So if you know something about LHTs, please review my measurements and give me your opinion. Your suggestion means a lot and will probably save me some restless nights.

Here are my measurements.
Height: 6' 1"
Pelvic Bone Height: 35.25 inches
Wing Span: 6' 1"
Arm pit to finger tip: 29 inches
Weight: 178 lbs.
If there is more measurements needed let me know.

Note: As for the suggestion that may come up, to go to a bike shop and measure me for proper fit. Well, I have been to my Surly dealers in the closest 200 miles and they were basically a roof that had a catalog to order from. And I was in some great bike shops in LA but they did not want to measure me, unless I was going to buy that day.
Thanks for the help.
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