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.