{"id":1757,"date":"2023-01-14T00:57:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T00:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cycletraveloverload.com\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2023-02-09T12:19:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T12:19:54","slug":"surly-long-haul-trucker-review-over-10000-km-ridden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cycletraveloverload.com\/surly-long-haul-trucker-review-over-10000-km-ridden\/","title":{"rendered":"Surly Long Haul Trucker Review – Over 10,000 KM Ridden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Surly Long Haul Trucker is build for reliability and strength to get you do where you need to go. It seems like it is the most ultimate touring bike. As it is marketed as a touring bike and offers many great features specifically for cycle touring. The Surly LHT is not only a great touring bike, but would suit for a commuter or even a weekend group ride bike with the ride custom build setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately it is designed for touring, and offers a smooth and comfortable ride with a relaxed geometry, bar-end shifters and it comes in at a fair price point. The steel frame is build to handle big loads with ease while still providing a stable riding experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the things that attracted me to Surly in the first place is the way they are perceived on the web through there quirkiness, that is noticed through their online persona on surly.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n So who are Surly? “We are an assortment of personalities and humanoids all brought together by one common interest: bike ‘nerdom’. We make serious steel bikes for people who don\u2019t take themselves too seriously.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n I have had my Surly LHT for about two maybe three years now. I got mine second hand, as I love to pick up bargains and pocket the rest. Click HERE<\/a> if you want to learn how to buy a used touring bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was essentially the same as buying a Surly LHT frame set. As the bike that I got from Cash Converters was very average parts, apart from the frame. The parts were not appropriate for a bicycle touring adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So over the years I have been building the bike into many variations. Not only to suit cycle touring and off-road bikepacking, but also to suit my personal preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding many different, handlebars, cranksets, rear derailleur, wheel sets, and tyres. To be honest I am still fine tuning and figuring out the best possible bike build I can for my Surly. But where it currently is, it is a wonderful rig. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When the LHT is fully loaded for a tour, it rides like a dream. This is how it was intended to be used, perfect chain-stay distance, and overall geometry of the bike makes for a gentle and comfortable ride over bumps. The way a touring bike should be. Also the quality steel tubing that Surly prides themselves on is what truely makes this bike the ultimate touring machine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ever since getting the LHT I have not had the need to get another bike, it is so smooth and comfortable to ride. As I am not only using it for traditional cycle touring. I chucked on some fatty tyres and have been shredding up the dirt on some off-road touring and bikepacking adventures. And I dare say the Long Haul Trucker has held up very well and I am indeed impressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Available in many sizes ranging from a 50.5 cm to 62 cm, which suits heights from 150 cm to 200 cm. Accommodating for a large range of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comparing the two options, in a nutshell my choice would be the LHT only cause I have one for myself. But not only that, if you intend to tour, the LHT should be your go to option. As the simpler the better for a tour. Rim brakes or V-brakes as more easily accessible and repairable all over the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I just got back from a bicycle tour in Europe riding along the UK Route 1 National Cycle Network. And the surly held up very well. Before this trip I changed the wheels to suit more off-road style of riding. As I have been on previous cycle tours with generic road touring tyres and have been exploring off-road, and I loved it. So this time I had to get off-road wilderness style tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SurlyGreat Things About The LHT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Surly Long Haul Trucker Sizing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Not So Great Things About The LHT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep These Things In Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Surly Long Haul Trucker vs Disc Trucker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My Long Haul Trucker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Surly Long Haul Trucker Frameset Black<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LHT Frameset
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