Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I have heard good things about the Jamis Dragon, know several who have one. I guess they use Reynolds 843 steel for it's weight and strength.

Surlypacer, I see you have a Gunnar Sport as well as the LHT. How do they compare with each other? Is the Gunnar Sport a full touring bike like the LHT or is it different?
My Jamis Dragon is 531 steel. Either the older models or the higher end models are 853 steel.

The Gunnar Sport is much more like a road bike than a full touring bike. It has the relaxed geometry like a touring bike (very long wheel base, slacker angles to seat tube and head tube) but it has a lighter weight frame (853 or OX platinum steel) and is built with road bike components. It's a luxo sport touring bike, extremely comfy ride.

The LHT is very comfy, and will carry anything I can manage to strap on it, but is like a tank - slow and heavy. I think my LHT rides better with a full load on it.