My opinion: The LHT is the best heavy-duty touring/all-rounder bike made, at any price. Others are prettier, or have fancier parts, but the LHT hits all the function targets as well as anything, and with solid parts that are relatively easy to replace or service on the road. You shouldn't feel like the LHT is in any way a "downgrade" or a "poor man's" anything, except perhaps compared to the classic lugged cosmetics of your favorite Riv.
As for sizing, I'd suggest following Riv's guideline for sizing the Atlantis, then go one size smaller for the LHT. While it's often advisable to go as big as possible with a quill-stem bike, I suggest erring on the smaller side with a bike with a threadless steerer like the LHT (leave the steerer long, initially). On Saturday, September 22, 2012 1:20:12 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > I knew this would happen. I've long term/temporarily relocated to > Connecticut, 2-3 years, and I come back to KC every three weeks or so. > Therefore, since most of my time is in CT, I took the AHH and the new Hunqa > with me. So, I get home this weekend and have only the Cannondale, too > small , go fast, with 23mm tires, to ride. What a difference! Although I > got used to it, I know I need a more Riv-ish bike here at home. So, I'm > really considering a LHT. What are the opinions out there about the Surly, > and how does their sizing compare to a Riv? I will probably eventually get > a Roadeo, or a custom Riv, but I'm not ready for that investment yet, and > for now the LHT seems like it would be a good, comparatively low cost > alternative. What say you guys? Thanks. > > > Peace, > Tim > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/id149X9OjG8J. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
