Reply With QuoteI realize that this thread started a long time ago but I thought I would continue it as I just purchased my LHT. I should get it some time next week. Yes, I will certainly post a pic or two.
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Thread: Review: Surly Long Haul Trucker
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01-28-2009, 08:08 AM #31
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I've had mine for a couple of months now and it's wonderful. there'a a rather poor photo on another thread, i'll try and put a better one up soon (hopefully in an equally good out doors setting)
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04-01-2009, 04:33 PM #32
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04-01-2009, 05:51 PM #33
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canonsue, congrats on the LHT!
They are nice bikes and versatile to boot. I look forward to seeing yours. Welcome to TE, BTW.
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05-05-2009, 08:30 PM #34
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Another happy LHT owner
I've had mine a few months now and love it. I was almost turned off by the 26" wheels when contemplating buying it but now they don't bother me. I'm 5'8" and normally ride a 56cm but with the LHT I ride a 54cm. I swapped out a few components, the main ones being the stem and handlebars. I went with albatross bars for a more upright position and am so glad I did. I kept the the bar-end shifters which I love. Even though it's not a "fast bike" when I'm riding it I don't feel slow, it's just a really enjoyable ride.
Slowly but surely I'll be adding things (Brooks saddle, Nitto racks and a few other things) to make it my "faux rando" bike. I can't afford a Rivendell but I can make this look like one. Well, sort of.
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05-06-2009, 06:47 PM #35
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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.
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05-07-2009, 07:30 AM #36
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Have you seen the new "truckaccino" color for the LHT? I love it! I'm trying to convince DBF that our Trek road bikes are not suitable for the long distance rides we are planning
Help me out!Andrea
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05-18-2009, 11:53 AM #37
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finally an ok picture - taken when I was riding in Somerset over the weekend avoiding the rain showers and battling with the wind.
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05-18-2009, 12:50 PM #38
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How did you all go about buying a surly? Are there shops near you wher you could test ride ofr did you just go on blind faith and order?
I wanted to look at them but there are no local shops that sell them so I am now awaiting arrival of a Jamis Aurora
It was only $500 + $75 shipping. I couldn't pass it by.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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05-18-2009, 02:35 PM #39
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How did you get that price???
Originally Posted by Zen
How did you all go about buying a surly? Are there shops near you wher you could test ride ofr did you just go on blind faith and order?
I wanted to look at them but there are no local shops that sell them so I am now awaiting arrival of a Jamis Aurora
It was only $500 + $75 shipping. I couldn't pass it by.
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05-18-2009, 02:39 PM #40
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05-18-2009, 03:26 PM #41
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Yippee!!!! I didn't know you won that bike. I probably can't say oh you will love it, because I am not you...but I sure love mine....
and odds are that you will too.
i have never heard a bad word about that bike and you got a great price.
Can;t wait to see a photo of YOU on it....seriously.
wait! what's with the red face of abashment....are you only half glad?Discipline is remembering what you want.
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05-18-2009, 03:30 PM #42
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Originally Posted by ms pepperpot
LOVELY!!!! bike in a lovely landscape....Discipline is remembering what you want.
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05-18-2009, 03:49 PM #43
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That is a great photo Originally Posted by elk
Oh, I'm glad but I feel as if I have a compulsion or lack control. Hearing those "you have how many bikes Originally Posted by elk
?" voices.
Eh. They can go suck an egg.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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05-18-2009, 03:52 PM #44
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That's truly beautiful! Originally Posted by ms pepperpot
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05-18-2009, 03:58 PM #45
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Originally Posted by Zen
That is a great photo
Oh, I'm glad but I feel as if I have a compulsion or lack control. Hearing those "you have how many bikes?" voices.
Eh. They can go suck an egg.
It's your own voice....but you know what? you got a great price on a great bike and there are far far worse addictions. People spend 4x that on bad vacations...Discipline is remembering what you want.
