Congratulations on your new LHT's. Pictures please. I am also 5"8 and I also have the 54cm with the 26"wheels and I have become used to them and think it makes for a very versital bike. I have a rear Tubus rack and a honey Brooks saddle with a DiNotte rear light and Ortlieb yellow bags. The components that are different are aThompson seat post and Shimano double sided SPD pedals so that I can ride with regular shoes and last but not least Schwalbe tires.