The first few upgrades have been added to the LHT.
The Surly "Nice Rack" is awesome!! Feels like you could carry ANYTHING on this thing.
Here are the specs:
Pannier support area: 616 cm² (95 in²) per side
Rack width: 160mm (6.3 in.) outside to outside
Weight: 1110 g (2.45 lb.) with all hardware and bolts - SUPER HEAVY!!!!
Height: Adjustable to accomodate 26”, 700c and 29” wheels
Tubing diameter: 10mm
Tubing: 100% 4130 cro-moly tubing, three thicknesses throughout rack
Hardware: all stainless steel bolts, washers, tubing pieces and castings
Load weight limit: 36 kg (80 lbs)
Surface finish: phosphate coated inside and out, powdercoated exterior
I haven't taken it on a long journey yet but I know the rack, bag, gear, tubes and pump add at least 5 pounds to the bike. The LHT is so pimp that you feel the weight, some road drag, but the bike handles exactly the same as if it was in skeleton mode. Amazing design.
I also added PowerGrips to the pedals. I hate my current pedals but they are getting the job done. The PowerGrips are a nice option, but it does add weight in all the hardware that is required to join it to the pedal. I would rather just be in my SpeedPlay Frogs but with my feet in horrible condition and my Sidi;s broken, current options are limited to whats in the bike bin in the garage.
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