Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I love my LHT, it rides as smooth as butter. I wouldn't advise you purchasing a bike you already know is too large for you - I did that - there is only so much that can be done, and only so many stems available. Better to take more time and find something that comes closer to fitting you.

My LHT isn't the fastest bike out there, but it is all-day-long comfortable. I will eventually put lighter wheels on it and reserve the stock wheels for actual loaded touring.

This is the 46cm 2010 LHT, with 2-inch riser bars and Titec bar-ends.
May I ask a question too? Catrin, I joined the forum recently and I'm in a similar position with my touring bike (not LHT, but a 2008 model of this http://www.condorcycles.com/2011-Ran...ypage.tpl.html). It's my favourite bike but due to a change in circumstances, I'm unlikely to be doing loaded touring in the near future. I've been using it on and off for commuting because it's a nice ride but it's heavier than I need. A set of lighter wheels is possibly the solution for me too. However, I'm not quite sure what to go for and whether it would actually work. Have you explored this option any more? Thanks.