Re: [RBW] Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-13 Thread Ron Mc
I think the angle of the photo may exaggerate the bars a bit. Having the top above the seat and the drops below the seat is a good compromise, but I anticipate dialing it in will remove a stack or two and change the angle. Very nice bike. On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:16:10 PM UTC-5, Patric

[RBW] Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread RoadieRyan
Nicely done good to start small and build up. I wanted a Riv and started with a Handsome devil, very close in spec to the LHT, love the Devil and still want a Riv. Enjoy riding with your bro that's the important piece. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread Eric Platt
Having seen the smog white in person, it's quite nice. Good looking bike. Like the bars way up like that. Glad Surly went with a longer steerer tube. Really think the LHT with 26" wheels in larger sizes fills a spot in the bike community that's often overlooked. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Wed,

Re: [RBW] Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Nice bike, until you get to that bar! Ouch! On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:11 PM, hsmitham wrote: > My Brothers new LHT with Surly racks & 26" wheels. I talked him into this > one as he didn't want to spend $4K+ on an Atlantis. I think it's a great > looking bike and came with a great group.Our up co

[RBW] Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread hsmitham
My Brothers new LHT with Surly racks & 26" wheels. I talked him into this one as he didn't want to spend $4K+ on an Atlantis. I think it's a great looking bike and came with a great group.Our up coming tour will flesh out how he likes it. He'll be running Ortlieb Back rollers and Arkel T-28's in