What is the word around the campfire on this bike? Seems to be a nice steel frame for only $425, and can be built up to 'real' touring spec for about another grand or so.
Another Surly option is the Cross Check, which is a cyclocross bike by trade, but can be easily set up for touring (although I don't know whether it'll hold front and rear panniers AND fenders, such as the Long Haul Trucker can...
I like the idea of the Long Haul Trucker, and I think I might order one soon. It is up to all of you, my fellow cyclists, to advise me on this matter.
What are your thoughts on the LHT vs. the Cross Check complete bike, vs. other options out there?
thanks, peacetoya,
tg
Another Surly option is the Cross Check, which is a cyclocross bike by trade, but can be easily set up for touring (although I don't know whether it'll hold front and rear panniers AND fenders, such as the Long Haul Trucker can...
I like the idea of the Long Haul Trucker, and I think I might order one soon. It is up to all of you, my fellow cyclists, to advise me on this matter.
What are your thoughts on the LHT vs. the Cross Check complete bike, vs. other options out there?
thanks, peacetoya,
tg