Surly LHT frame
 

Please be gentle. I'm new to this forum. ;-)

I'm about ready to lay purchase to a new Surly LHT frame; possibly size 50cm.

I understand that there are many LHT owners who frequent this forum.

Would you mind letting me know what you think of your LHT, what size it might be, and how it's been holding out?

I just wish they also came in other colours. ;-))

Thanks lots.

56cm. love it. i've added a surly nice rack, removed the cross brake levers (can't see'em in this pic)and waiting on new,wider handlebars to come, . should be here in a couple of days. i will post new pics soon.
http://usera.imagecave.com/evithalani/lht/PC100032.JPG

52cm/no complaints

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...an/LHTside.jpg

I have about 500 miles on mine so far; no complaints, great bike. Oh, it is a 62cm frame.
http://static.flickr.com/42/104478037_144bf1f757.jpg

Why is it that no matter how they are built up a LHT always makes a good looking bike?

It must be the color...:D

52 cm - good bike for intended use...touring. Initially I didn't want the 26" wheels....but now I have about 600 mi. on it....I am discovering that the 26" wheels offers versatility. This is my first real touring rig...feels more stable than other cyclo cross bikes I used for previous tours....When just for training miles it feels a little sluggish...I guess i expected that.......the green is cool.

I ride a 54 cm green LHT. I love it!
It IS available in other colours. In fact, isn't the green out of production already?

Hi folks! Hey, thanks for all of these great replies! Especially the pix! I'm gonna keep copies of them all. Just to let you all know, I visited my fav LBS this afternoon, and have ordered a 52cm version. I'm lusting over that lovely green colour, so they are going to see if they can still get me one in that colour. If not, then the Utility Blue will be the 2nd choice. This will be a LARGE difference over the frame I am riding now. I'll be transfering the parts from my Schwinn frame to the LHT when it gets here. Next week!

Dang, those wood fenders sure look purdy!
How difficult was it to install them?
Don't you have to measure and install the hardware yourself?

The fenders come with all the hardware installed with the exception of the bracket that mounts on the brake bridge on the front fork. Installation is a breeze. It should not take the average person more than 20-30 minutes to install a set.

I ordered my last pair of fenders with no hardware installed and still got them mounted in less than an hour.

In contrast; I used to own a pair of Full Wood Fenders from River City Bikes in Portland. Now those were a bear to mount. They are great fenders, but the hardware is overbuilt, making installation a bit of a chore.

I think it is the simplicity of the bike. The LHT does not have the overkill of stickers that the big bike makers have fallen in love with, and the absence of garish paint colors make for a timeless bike.

In addition; in 10 years, the LHT is still going to be a classic bike; whereas your buddy’s carbon fiber wonder bike will look hopelessly outdated.

I love the "thin" look of steel. That's pretty much the only advantage steel has, in my opinion. I like the LHT's design, and it only comes in steel.
I'm not really a steel guy otherwise...

Ok, here's my LHT. In full winter configuration! :D
Currently very dirty as well...
I love that I'm able to fit the pump behind the seat tube!

The tyres are 2" studded knobbies. SKS fenders.

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9274/13hm2.th.jpg

One hub generator lamp. One battery LED lamp. Two bells! :) Two handle bars, but the upper is really only there to hold all the stuff. Dia-Compe 287V brake levers, DA 9-speed bar-end shifters.

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9426/23wd.th.jpg

The "cockpit"! :)

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The double stem setup.

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Here's me with mine this Monday, right before I got lost for the second time.

56cm, the LHT is GREAT. Very solid. I've put a few thousand miles of touring on mine so far, including very rough roads and off road, and the long haul trucker RAWKS.

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I'm astounded / pleasantly surprised to see a LHT rider in the Burgh!

I just took delivery of my blue 56cm frame testerday. I'd call the color more of a slate blue/gray. Really a better color than shows on the Surly site. They have again come up with a color no one else is brave enough to use!

LHT 50cm. I love that green :)


http://home.nyc.rr.com/tromo/lhtsurly.jpg

They are a nice bike aren't they! Sure do love mine!

Thanks everyone for your helpful responses. I very much appreciate them.
This brings to mind something that I have been thinking of, and that is creating a group specific to Surly LHT owners.
As a result, at Smartgroups, I have created a group called "Surly Long Haul Trucker (LHT) Owners Group, which is located here...

http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/SurlyLHT

...I just created it today. I thought this might be a great place for us LHT owners to discuss our LHT's.

Anyway, it's there, so if you are interested in joining and getting things rolling, please point your browser to the above URL, and hope to see you there.

Thanks again.

Where did you get those fenders?
I currently have those silver SKS fenders, but I'm beginning to like those wood ones much better! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bicycle-fenders-...QQcmdZViewItem

You can email the seller and he will make you anything you want.

Can anyone tell me where the LHT frame is made? Indirect information on Surly's website leads me to believe that they are in Minnesota, USA but I found no info regarding where their stuff is actually made. I like the idea of supporting domestic production, but it is not essential - just one of many considerations.

I had been planning on buying a Trek 520 (made in Wisconsin) but everytime I look at that nasty green color, I want to puke! I'm starting to get more comfortable with the idea of buying a frame and building up my own bike, reasoning that the experience will be handy for repairs/adjustments while on tour. I like the utility blue color of the LHT, and they will be offering it in black cherry soon - sounds very nice!

They are made overseas, Taiwan I believe.

The box which contained my green LHT frameset had "MADE IN TAIWAN" proudly printed in bold letters.