Originally Posted by
madpogue
^^^^^ +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...).
I've been riding a Hardrock for 13 years that's been upgraded a bit and still really like it most days. Whenever I think of getting something to replace it or to ride instead of it I wonder why would I do that when I could upgrade this some more and getting something close enough for me that's way less expensive.