You're right, the gunnars do have a weight limit in terms of what they will warranty. I suppose if you are carrying tons of cargo weight you don't mind a few extra pounds of frame weight...
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10-02-2008, 07:33 AM #1
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...never met a bike that I didn't wanna ride.
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10-02-2008, 07:43 AM #2
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The difference is about .8 pounds on the frame. Not sure about the fork.
Anybody know of a frameset built of the higher quality steel alloys that doesn't have a reputation for failure (SOMA) and doesn't have a low weight limit (Gunnar)? Preferably within a budget
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10-02-2008, 08:42 AM #3
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not really an answer, but some AMAZING photos (and crazy people!)
http://www.fullyloadedtouring.com/...never met a bike that I didn't wanna ride.
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10-15-2008, 09:17 AM #4
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Just thought I'd add I'm getting an LHT - 42 in green. I should be getting it in about 3 weeks.
I'm so excited.
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10-21-2008, 10:09 AM #5
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Surly... it's not just a brand of bikes ;-)
I converted to a Cross-Check back the first of August, and if there's a bike that does everything, the C-C is it...
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01-24-2009, 09:27 PM #6
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LHT 4 me
I also love my LHT it is comfortable and I can ride on all surfaces. I have a Tubus front and rear rack and now am using only the rear rack. It also sports yellow Ortlieb panniers when I need them. Mine is blue and my twins is sage green and my brother-in-laws is blue.a family of LHT's.
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01-25-2009, 07:08 AM #7
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Pictures please
How about a group "Surly Family" photo
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