re: #45 wrenchwench

I sold at least a dozen Long Haul Truckers.

When I started bike commuting I went and tried dozens of bikes. I knew my Giant with rim breaks was not well suited for rainy days, and I wanted something with lots of braze-ons for carrying things. But the first time I rode this bike I was amazed at the cushy feeling. The steel frame and wide tires made it feel like I was just gliding, but the tucked in rear makes it feel fast enough. I went back and tried Kona, and All City, and Treks, etc. Nothing feels quite like it. I added the klunker bars a few months ago and swapped over to the hydraulic brakes and it’s even better.