Hi, I am 1.52m and also have a 42" LHT and LOVE it! My only suggestion would be to try and get it fitted for you - I didn't have a clue about how the bike should be set up and had a fitting done which made a big difference.

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Here is a photo of my bike on our first day of our trip

moo