The "do everything" tank - Surly LHT

Pretty sure I'm saying no to DT shifters, just because they're soooo low on big frames.

Good move - they do feel particularly low on that frame.

I was using mtb gearing 26/36/46 with a 11-28 8spd cassette. The 26x28 seemed fine for steep hills, even fully laden. Never really used the 46t, so changed the chainrings to 26/38 or 40.

Any thoughts on the wheels? I had 36 spoke A719s on XT hubs and they were 'bombproof' but pretty heavy.

For reference, SKS P45 and Schwalbe marathon 37 left a decent clearance. You could probably get a 40c in there if you wanted to.