My Black Beauty

[Catrin]

We could all pass Kmerzhad around like Madei... Or schedule various people to ride with her for a day or two through various states.

If she starts on a weekend, I could do 2-3 days with her

Very sweet bike - not that I am biased or anything The fenders are interesting, what kind are they? My LBS has told me that fenders on an LHT are "out" a little further than on other bikes and I can see that in your picture. Nice click stand - is it?

I could ride with you a couple of days as well

[Trek-chick]

Nice bike. Definitely needs a splash of color IMO. I felt the same way about my Trek 520 with all the brown colors on it. I love the black Surly. I also want to do a cross country trip one day but need to convince DH to do it with me. I would be up for a ride with you if you go through Michigan.... The UP is beautiful and Lake Superior is one of the most amazing lakes we have here.

[buffybike]

That's so cool!! I'm in North Florida, if you're passing through. We have a great cycling community here and would love to ride with you and/or offer a place to stay, as well.

[Owlie]

Yeah, it does need a punch of color (IMHO) now that I think about it. Get bar tape in your favorite color? It's still a great-looking bike, though.

[kaybee]

Congratulations -- I love that bike! I was looking at it online yesterday. If you pass through the north Georgia area let me know -- we have two guest rooms and a spare bathroom at your disposal. I might even be able to ride a day or two with you. Like Trek-chick, I'm having trouble convincing DH that touring is something we could actually do. Those darn jobs keep getting in the way . . .

[buffybike]

Congratulations -- I love that bike! I was looking at it online yesterday. If you pass through the north Georgia area let me know -- we have two guest rooms and a spare bathroom at your disposal. I might even be able to ride a day or two with you. Like Trek-chick, I'm having trouble convincing DH that touring is something we could actually do. Those darn jobs keep getting in the way . . .

When you figure out how to get your DH to tour with you, let me know how you did it. I keep leaving touring mags around the house hoping to inspire him...no luck yet. He doesn't even see the point, unless there's a race involved.