![]() The LHT has a longer wheelbase and slacker angles. But I still had a very positive impression of the frame and ride. I got it mostly as a kind of sport touring bike, but frankly I don't like it! I only road an LHT once, and it was a couple sizes too small for me. Ideally, take them for a long test ride, preferably with a load. The geometry of the frames is quite different and the LHT is available in more sizes. I think the best thing you can do is test ride them both back-to-back. Why do you want to talked out of purchasing a fantastic bike? If you like the bike, if it looks good, if it feels right, if it does what you want, and if you can afford it, BUY IT! ![]() The 520 is a great choice and looks about 10,000 times better than the LHT. ![]() The 520 uses V-pull brakes while the LHT uses Cantilevers (one isn't necessarily better, but some prefer one or the other). ![]() The 520's cassette is of lower quality than the LHT and you can get (marginally) lower gear ratios with the LHT. The LHT's XT hubs are better than the 520's LX hubs, and the LHT's rims are generally held in higher regard than the 520's. The XT/Tiagra derailer combo shifts better than the LX/LX combo, and quite frankly 48 teeth on a MTB front derailer - although very common - isn't a great idea. So why should you buy the LHT instead? The componentry is better. Quote from: CastAStone on June 07, 2010, 11:15:48 pm The only similar bike is the Surly LHT everything else is either cheaper, pricier, or meant for a slightly different purpose. ![]()
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