The Truckaccino Has Arrived
02-22-09, 11:35 AM
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The Truckaccino Has Arrived
I Picked it up yesterday.
This is my first real touring bike. Just put the cages and pedals on but still have not had a chance to ride it. I'm going to steal a computer and fenders from other bikes in my harem sometime today so I can ride in this wet snow we're getting.
This is my first real touring bike. Just put the cages and pedals on but still have not had a chance to ride it. I'm going to steal a computer and fenders from other bikes in my harem sometime today so I can ride in this wet snow we're getting.
02-22-09, 12:33 PM
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Thats not ice. It's an aid to keeping the bike nice and clean for another few days.
Looks a nice ride. Just don't go riding in the desert and leave it any where.
Looks a nice ride. Just don't go riding in the desert and leave it any where.
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02-22-09, 12:42 PM
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Man, that's one long wheelbase. It's gonna ride like a limo.
My wife just got a Cross Check, and if you lie your LHT anywhere near as much as she likes her Surly, you'll be one happy rider.
Enjoy!
My wife just got a Cross Check, and if you lie your LHT anywhere near as much as she likes her Surly, you'll be one happy rider.
Enjoy!
02-22-09, 02:08 PM
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Thanks for all the good words, everyone. The guys at the LBS were as excited as I was. It's the first truckaccino color LHT they've seen so far.
02-22-09, 03:03 PM
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It's gorgeous.....................but one (two actually) small thing (s)....................those plastic things in the spokes...................I can accept spoke protector discs but those......................things...
02-22-09, 04:30 PM
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I wondered if anyone would notice that stuff. The reflectors are already off (as we speak) but the dork disc might wait until I pull the cassette for whatever reason. I just finished installing the fenders and computer. Still no ride yet because the roads are covered with ice and snow.
02-22-09, 04:57 PM
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Very nice bike! I had never seen that color, even in a bike store - thanks for posting.
I was on the first big group ride of the year here ("The Chilly Hilly") and saw several LHT's out on the road -- but none that color.
Always nice to be the first kid on the block with something new, isn't it?
I was on the first big group ride of the year here ("The Chilly Hilly") and saw several LHT's out on the road -- but none that color.
Always nice to be the first kid on the block with something new, isn't it?
02-22-09, 05:09 PM
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Very nice clean looking all purpose bike. Will be looking for a ride report.
As to the reflectors, heck, I, even Tom "Fred" Bombadil, took off my wheel reflectors on the 1st day.
As to the reflectors, heck, I, even Tom "Fred" Bombadil, took off my wheel reflectors on the 1st day.
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02-22-09, 05:14 PM
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Beautiful Louis, you said you were looking and you finally did it, congratulations on the new ride.
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We didn't get much snow in this corner of Ohio. We did get a lot of "slush" that froze over night making my drive a skating rink again
It's just too cold for me. I'm waiting for some 40F weather.I love the color!
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02-22-09, 08:40 PM
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I realize I'm used to race bikes, but with those fenders and rack trunk installed, the LHT is beginning to look like a full dress Harley. Of course it only weighs Half as much.
02-22-09, 08:53 PM
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Congratulations on the LHT. I recently purchased a LHT, but I got the olive green color. Did not wait on the great color you have.
Riding the LHT has been great. I probably have 400 plus miles on it, but the good part is that I have 100 miles on it fully (and I mean FULLY) loaded. It rides the best when loaded.
Are you installing a front rack for panniers? The LHT likes the weight on the front wheel.
Good luck and I hope you have many many great miles of tour riding.
Riding the LHT has been great. I probably have 400 plus miles on it, but the good part is that I have 100 miles on it fully (and I mean FULLY) loaded. It rides the best when loaded.
Are you installing a front rack for panniers? The LHT likes the weight on the front wheel.
Good luck and I hope you have many many great miles of tour riding.
02-22-09, 08:59 PM
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Congratulations on the LHT. I recently purchased a LHT, but I got the olive green color. Did not wait on the great color you have.
Riding the LHT has been great. I probably have 400 plus miles on it, but the good part is that I have 100 miles on it fully (and I mean FULLY) loaded. It rides the best when loaded.
Are you installing a front rack for panniers? The LHT likes the weight on the front wheel.
Good luck and I hope you have many many great miles of tour riding.
Riding the LHT has been great. I probably have 400 plus miles on it, but the good part is that I have 100 miles on it fully (and I mean FULLY) loaded. It rides the best when loaded.
Are you installing a front rack for panniers? The LHT likes the weight on the front wheel.
Good luck and I hope you have many many great miles of tour riding.
I have a Blackburn low rider front rack hanging under my workbench somewhere. I only plan to install it when I decide to actually do some touring.
02-23-09, 07:00 AM
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Congrats on a very plush looking ride.
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Sweet, that machine looks rugged enough to tour anywhere, ENJOY!
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02-23-09, 09:13 AM
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Oooh, what a pretty bike!
Congrats!
Looking forward to a ride report...probably not as much as you're looking forward to riding it...
Congrats!
Looking forward to a ride report...probably not as much as you're looking forward to riding it...
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Louis, you dog. I had no idea you had such good taste.
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I must admit that my 1987 Bridgestone CB-1 still has its spoke reflectors on it.
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