Review: Surly Long Haul Trucker

[ASammy1]

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!

[ms pepperpot]

finally an ok picture - taken when I was riding in Somerset over the weekend avoiding the rain showers and battling with the wind.

[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.

[kacie tri-ing]

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.

How did you get that price???

[Zen]

Ebay

[elk]

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?

[ms pepperpot]

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.

i had to go on blind faith. I went to the shop and got to see frames and spent some time standing over them while the guy from the bike shop held wheels in place to get an idea of the stand over. From that I figured the only one which fitted was the 42cm LHT, (I was also considering the cross-check).

I then explained what i wanted to another guy from the bike shop. I had a think and decided to go with all the suggestions (as i figured he knew more about this stuff than I do). A few weeks later it was built and i went and it was the lovely little bike pictured above. It's fitted really well from the start, but I think the fact i had got to play with the frames a bit meant I had a good idea that it would be ok.

nb. we can only get frames easily here, we can't get off-the peg full surly bikes.

ps. thank you for all the nice comments on the picture

[canonsue]

How did you all go about buying a surly? Are there shops near you where you could test ride ofr did you just go on blind faith and order?

I am another 42cm LHT owner. No LBS that I visited had bikes (any kind) in my size to try. For me, I had to find a responsive LBS that featured Surly bikes so they knew the bike well enough and just had to trust them on sizing after a thorough measurement.

-Sue

[Red Rock]

I have recently been reading about these bikes. They must be sweet. It looks like it would be a great touring/commuter bike. I would love to be an owner of one, but I guess I will have to wait.

Love your oics of your bikes

Red Rock

[kaian]

Hey Everyone! I am thinking of buying a Surly LHT. Actually, I have my road bike up for sale (Trek 1500) so I can fund the purchase of the Surly! After riding the 1500 for a while, I decided that I want something that isn't going to beat me up while riding. When I ride on rough roads, I feel totally sore and tired after riding the aluminum road bike. I am just not comfortable on the Trek!

None of the shops around here have Surly in-stock though, so I have to go with blind faith. I am small, so like the idea of the smaller wheels, but am nervous about the weight and feel of the bike. Maybe you all can help ease my concerns!?!

I am just concerned that the LHT won't be good for the shorter rides. Honestly, I have never toured, but would like the option. I guess I want something comfortable for all kinds of road riding - short, long, extra-long. Will the LHT be good for this or should I consider the Cross Check or something else?

I often ride my MTB on the road and it is sluggish, but feels more comfortable than the Trek, so...I can deal with some extra weight, but don't want a tank. Thoughts from some of the smaller LHT owners??

Thanks!

[kaian]

Anyone?

[canonsue]

I am small, so like the idea of the smaller wheels, but am nervous about the weight and feel of the bike. Maybe you all can help ease my concerns!?!

I am just concerned that the LHT won't be good for the shorter rides. Honestly, I have never toured, but would like the option. I guess I want something comfortable for all kinds of road riding - short, long, extra-long. Will the LHT be good for this or should I consider the Cross Check or something else?

Sorry about the late reply, I did not see your post until today. I think the LHT is great for short and long rides. It is my only bike. Check out the Surly users group and you will see post after post of great rides with the LHT.

The Cross Check is a bit more nimble but depending upon how small you are, it may not work. When I began looking, I wanted a Cross Check but the smallest frame was simply too large for me. I am 5'3".

-Sue

[elk]

finally an ok picture - taken when I was riding in Somerset over the weekend avoiding the rain showers and battling with the wind.

LOVELY!!!! bike in a lovely landscape....

[Zen]

LOVELY!!!! bike in a lovely landscape....

That is a great photo

wait! what's with the red face of abashment....are you only half glad?

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.

[elk]

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...