I just replaced my Surly LHT with a Hunqapillar and I am glad I did. The LHT is a great bike,but the Riv is just better at everything. If you can afford the coin,buy the Riv. The story of mine is on my blog under the Hunqapillar label starting with this:
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com...ering-for.html
Marc