Originally Posted by mbusky

I looked at the LHT for a few years and the TREK 520 also, but when it came time to buy I went with REI's CO-OP ADV1.1 at ONLY $1189.00 with racks,
Steel Frame Double-butted chromoly steel, Fork Chromoly steel with 15mm thru-axle, Crankset Shimano, 48/36/26, Bottom Bracket Shimano Octalink, Shifters Microshift bar end shifters, Front Derailleur Shimano Deore LX, Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore LX, Rear Cogs Shimano HG500 11-34, 10-speed, Number of Gears 30, Brake Type Hydraulic Disc Brake Brakes TRP HY/RD hydraulic disc, Rims WTB STP i23 Front Hub Shimano Deore LX Rear Hub Shimano Deore LX Wheel Size 700c Tires Schwalbe Marathon with puncture protection, 700 x 38mm and it was I say again ONLY $ 1189.00 with racks. Oh, the spoke count is 32 front 36 rear with 2 chainstay mounted spare spokes.