Robert_in_ca

Thanks to this forum, I finally picked out all my parts and the LHT frame is being prepped and built

I'm having it built by Dave Kurt over at www.thepathbikeshop.com in Tustin California. This guy is awesome and has been a big help.

If you're ever in So. California, you've got to check out their shop. Killer shop.

Dave's prepping the frame with a rustproofing spray that they use.


Anyways, here's the final build. I'll get pictures up as soon as I get it back.

Frame/Fork-Surly Long Haul Trucker, 56cm, Utility Blue
Headset-Chris King, Black
Crankset-Shimano Hone 22/32/44
Rear Derailleur- Shimano XTR RD-M960
Front Derailleur- NOS Shimano XTR FD-M952
Chain- Sram PC991 Cross Step
Shifters- Shimano Dura Ace downtube shifters- 9 speed SL-7700
Shifter Relocators- Kelly Take offs
Shifter Cables/Brake Cables and Downtube stoppers- Shimano Dura Ace
Brakes- IRD CAFAM Cantilevers
Brake Levers- Shimano BL-R400, Cane Creek Carbon cross top.
Handlebars- Salsa Bell Lap 46 CM
Stem-Thomson Elite(after I determine length and rise)
Seatpost- Thomson Elite(truvative XR temporary)
Saddle- Brooks B17
Rims- Mavic A719 36 hole, black
Hubs- Shimano Deore XT 36 hole, black
Spokes-DT Swiss Champion, 14 ga, black
Nipples-DT Swiss Brass, Black
Cassette-Sram PG990
Tires- Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x35
Pedals- PD-M520
Grip tape and gel-Specialized

trace22clawson

Sounds like an awesome bike and will be a great tourer. How much is this going to set you back? Are you going to install fenders and racks on your own? Can't wait to see the pics. I gotta get some pics of my new Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30 out on the forums. I've only had it a week but it's been through the wet grit and grime of a few Pacific Northwest commutes already... looks broken in! (except for my b17 saddle)

Robert_in_ca

I added it all up, including sales tax from the parts bought at the shop and shipping for the parts off ebay, the whole bike including labor comes up to 1,980.00

I'm going to buy a set of Tubus racks and install them myself later. I'm going to use the Logo in the rear and the Tara up front. I'll probably go with Arkel or Carradice bags.

NeezyDeezy

That is one awesome bike...

You are lucky, so share the wealth when you get done - I'm talking pictures, weight, impressions, etc!
How much are they charging to put it together, including the spray and building the wheels?

Robert_in_ca

Thanks!

Labor to build the wheels, rustproof the frame, prep the frame(ream and or face the headtube, chase threads) and to install all parts and tune came out to 180.

trace22clawson

I've got the Tubus Cargo rack. I love it! Heavy duty and can carry a load. I'm just running a rear rack with Ortlieb panniers right now for my winter commute. Tubus makes awesome racks! When the weather gets a little warmer and a little drier I won't have to carry so much clothing and I plan on lightening the load by removing the rack and panniers and going with a Carradice Pendle saddlebag. Sounds like you got the ultimate machine Bro'!

trace22clawson

Hocam

Sounds like a great bike but I wish you had decided to build it yourself. If anything goes wrong on tour, you'll have a much better understanding of how to fix it than relying on mechanics. It also makes how easy bike repair and maintence is pretty apparent.

Park's website is great for instructions too.

Robert_in_ca

I would have loved to build it myself, but I don't have the time, tools and truing stand to do any of it. Plus he's prepping the frame really well and I didn't have the means or again, the time to do it.

I am going to get the Shimano tool for the bottom bracket and the little tool to take off the cassette. I know I'll be able to do any repairs I need on the road, I've read Zinn's books and understand it well enough and have all the tools for roadside repairs.

I think I'll be OK. I've built bikes in the past.

Robert_in_ca

Going to pick it up today!

NeezyDeezy

we demand pics