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@BareNecessities
Hi tallsam, I'm 6'7" & more body than leg. The 24" Ogre still gives me a decent stretch with 90mm stem & I think it's the best fitting mtb that I've ever had, although if I was riding super long distances then I might possibly try a 100mm stem to stretch out a little more. The combined fork/headtube height as you've probably seen sits between that of the 62cm LHT & the 64cm, but I'd say the top tube is quite a bit longer on the Ogre.
I also have a 62cm LHT ( non disc ), which I've comfortably ridden with a 120mm stem & deda piega drop bars. They're both comfortable bikes to ride, but very different in character.
Despite the huge frame, the Ogre is far more nimble than the LHT. I have taken the LHT off road in the past, but the low BB caused a lot of pedal strikes. If you want to carry panniers then the LHT will give you far better heel clearance, as the Ogre has quite short chainstays for a 29er. I've lugged loads of stuff around on the LHT so far with no problems. It really is very stable. I can't vouch for the Ogre's loaded handling as I haven't had the chance to load it up yet.
If you're set on drops, then I think the XXL Ogre would stretch you out a bit too far. If you go with a swept back bar such as the Moloko, then this won't be an issue, as the bars will sit you back a bit.
While the LHT is a great bike, I prefer the overall versatility of the Ogre. The ability to run both rim & disc brakes. The trailer mount which I hope to use one day. The singlespeed/hub gear options. The tyre clearance. Even the possibility of running a suspension fork if I fancy a change.
It's also more fun :-)
Hope that helps.