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Old 02-14-19, 11:19 AM
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^^^^^ +1; I vaguely recall reading that the LHT is actually a geometry-clone of a '90s Trek, maybe the 730 or 750. So maybe the Atlantis is actually the direct Trek clone, and the LHT is a "meta-clone".

We just picked up an early '90s 730, one of the last lugged US frames, even has low-rider braze-ons. Have it "running", but no purpose build yet. It could easily find a life as a commuter, a gravel-pounder, a grocery-getter, or what have you. (It's just too nice for any winter assignment.)

So indeed, this ^^^^ may be Grant's true competition. I wish them the best, and hope they pull through, just to keep another iconic American name alive. HOW they'll do it, I haven't a clue, but it sure won't be easy ('course, nothing worthwhile is...).
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