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[Catrin]

One word for ya . . . FENDERS. You've got plenty of space for them and then you will fear no weather! Add them to your ever growing list of must haves. bikerHen

Indeed! I am waiting for the new Performance Bike store to open next weekend here in Indianapolis and check out their fenders, water bottle cages, and seat bags

[bikerHen]

Yeah, you've got the idea! It never ends. There's always one more must have . . . .
Pimping out your new bike is almost more fun than buying it. bikerHen

[t.ruf]

Congratulations!! Just found out that mine won't be here until Monday. Now that you've met your LHT in person, how do you think a Brooks brown or honey brown saddle and bar tape would go with that blue velvet? (I'm considering that combo for my bike...)

[Catrin]

Yeah, you've got the idea! It never ends. There's always one more must have . . . .
Pimping out your new bike is almost more fun than buying it. bikerHen

This time I am taking my time pimping it out - I wasted no time with Stella There is also the little detail of having the scratch since I paid cash for the LHT

Congratulations!! Just found out that mine won't be here until Monday. Now that you've met your LHT in person, how do you think a Brooks brown or honey brown saddle and bar tape would go with that blue velvet? (I'm considering that combo for my bike...)

Sounds beautiful! I went with a Brooks black B17, and am considering eventually changing to light blue or blue/white bar tape. Congrats on your new LHT!

[bikerHen]

Congratulations!! Just found out that mine won't be here until Monday. Now that you've met your LHT in person, how do you think a Brooks brown or honey brown saddle and bar tape would go with that blue velvet? (I'm considering that combo for my bike...)

The bike will tell you. I was all set to accent my olive green LHT with brown, even bought the honey Brooks B-17. Got my first look at the new frame and it just screamed black accents. I tried to do brown but the bike was not having any of it! So black saddle, bar tape and under the seat bag. It was a happy bike. I did just replace the bar tape with green camo tape that looks very cool! Now it's an even happier bike bikerHen

[Catrin]

The bike will tell you. I was all set to accent my olive green LHT with brown, even bought the honey Brooks B-17. Got my first look at the new frame and it just screamed black accents. I tried to do brown but the bike was not having any of it! So black saddle, bar tape and under the seat bag. It was a happy bike. I did just replace the bar tape with green camo tape that looks very cool! Now it's an even happier bike bikerHen

We certainly do want to keep our bikes happy

BikerHen - have you had any problems reaching the brake levers on your LHT - or anyone else? I've posted a question on this in the bike parts section - couldn't figure out where to put t

[bikerHen]

Yes and no on the brakes. I can reach them ok but don't seem to have the leverage to stop quick, as in a panic stop. I discovered last summer I couldn't stop well at all with a fully loaded trailer! I ended up replacing the brake system and adding in-line brakes. Which are a second set on brake levers on the top of the bars. I really only use the in-line brakes when I'm pulling the trailer or loaded up for a tour. They have a LOT more leverage and I can stop going down the steepest of hills. bikerHen

[Catrin]

Yes and no on the brakes. I can reach them ok but don't seem to have the leverage to stop quick, as in a panic stop. I discovered last summer I couldn't stop well at all with a fully loaded trailer! I ended up replacing the brake system and adding in-line brakes. Which are a second set on brake levers on the top of the bars. I really only use the in-line brakes when I'm pulling the trailer or loaded up for a tour. They have a LOT more leverage and I can stop going down the steepest of hills. bikerHen

Interesting - and you say they went on top of the bars? That is something to consider. If I wind up needing to go that far then I may just replace the bars and go with trigger shifters/brakes. I am not going to rush in that direction though, I want to get some miles on this bike before I start changing something like that

If we could just get the levers closer in, that might take care of things - but I don't know if they are adjustable. Until we get this worked out I have to stay out of the drops - but as I've never HAD drops before I won't know what I might be missing (can't reach levers in the drops).

This was unforseen, especially since the bars/levers are compact and meant for small hands/short reach.

[bikerHen]

Oh! You're trying to reach the brakes in the drops! No way I can do that on any bike I own. I spend 99.9% of my time on the hoods and/or top of the bars. Even getting into the drops has been a very recent accomplishment for me. I was actually surprised how hard it was to even try for the brakes while in my drops. I wouldn't worry to much if you can't reach them in the drops. Just my 2 cents. bikerHen

[bikerHen]

Whew! Now you don't have to buy a new car. Well done on matching the colors. bikerHen

[Tri Girl]

That's too funny! I think the LHT was *meant* to be yours all along!!!