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@BareNecessities
Good point regarding the 2nd cog. I run 8spd chains, so chainline isn't vitally important.
Main reasons for replacing the Trucker are...
A better fit with flat/riser bars due to longer TT.
Much more clearance for fatter tyres.
I only tend to put things on top of the rack, rather than use panniers, which require the long chainstays and heel clearance of the LHT.
Track end type dropouts for SS or hub gear without using a tensioner.
Probably a few more that I can't remember.
The LHT is a great bike at what it's designed for. What I don't find it is fun to ride. When I pop into town I want to pull wheelies, jump off curbs, ride down steps and generally feel a couple of decades younger than I am ( approaching mid life crisis )