Comments on: Not just a pretty face!

By: Scott Gamble

Scott Gamble — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:51:44 +0000

Wow, really beautiful. I just bought a LHT and am kitting it out now. Will probably snag your pictures and post in my blog.

Incidentally I have that same Osterich bag – you’re right, it’s really nice.

Onward!

http://sweetbike.org.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:58:21 +0000

Russ, nice bike. How about more pix and a build list please, please! Thanks!

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:45:58 +0000

So jealous! That is one awesome bike!

I’m currently saving up for a Surly Cross-Check that I’m going to set up somewhat similar for commuting, light-touring, etc… I have a feeling it’s not going to come out quite as pretty though.

By: Quinn

Quinn — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:26:03 +0000

Sweet Sweet rig, im gonna have to move to Cali to do some touring

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:32:28 +0000

Sweet ride!!

Many times I see a bike and all I see is the attached gear. But the powder coat really makes the bike stand out with the gear.

By: Mercutio Stencil

Mercutio Stencil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:14:35 +0000

That is simply one of the most gorgeous bikes I’ve seen in a long time. I’m glad that this one didn’t cost as much as most bikes looking this good. It’s a great color, especially with the bags.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:05:00 +0000

Wow, I’ve allready seen you bike posted on 5 other blogs today!

If you mind I ask, how much did the powder coat cost you?

By: Russ Roca

Russ Roca — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:26:28 +0000

Ghost…good eye! The handlebar wrap is actually some brown tessostar cloth tape, which I then put some amber shellac (darkens it to the same color as a dark brown Brooks). It looks great, but I’m going to redo it with some cork tape underneath, since it was vibrating my hands to hell!

Noah…it’s a sweet ride and is super stable with a load…My old touring bike was a 2006 Trek 520 and it never felt right with a big load….I use to have a strange front end shimmy going fast, esp with weight in the front…

The LHT is just smooth and straight and descends like a dream….it really is a fine bike and there is no wonder why so many people are riding them….for me, I wanted to make my own version of a Riv. Atlantis with some cash to spare so I can go on adventures….doesn’t quite have all the nice lugs and paint, but it’s definitely still easy on the eyes…

By: cafn8

cafn8 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:26:17 +0000

Hmm, that didn’t come out right. I’ve seen your photography and things seem to radiate, no matter how ordinary the subject. Sweet bike, though. OK, I think I’m yammering. I’ll stop.

By: cafn8

cafn8 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:15:56 +0000

That’s beautiful, and this time I don’t think it’s just your photography.