,,,                 Long Haul Trucker

 Last year (2009) my old Trek 750 Bicycle gave out after
 a very hard 34,000 miles. The frame cracked.

 I noticed the 750 frame had a lifetime warranty. So, I
 talked to the bicycle shop about it. They doubted I would
 receive frame as a replacement, I would have liked to
 receive a 520 Frame Set. But the shop owner and mechanics
 thought I would, at most, receive a gift certificate or
 maybe an Aluminum Frame Set. At the time, I agreed with
 them and doubted I would get a suitable replacement (re:
 touring) from Trek. This is due to the age and the fact I
 had an obsolete model. So I so I picked up a Surly LHT
 Frame Set.

 After eight months after riding and enjoying the LHT, Trek
 sent me a brand new 520 Frame Set. This was a surprise to
 me, I would have built up the "free" 520 if it did not take
 so long to get it. So for now I plan on keeping the 520
 frame for future use. I admire Trek for honoring the
 warranty, too bad it took so long.

 A year or so later, I used that frame to create a City
 and Bike Trail Bicycle.

 As it turns out, the Surly LHT is a very good frame and I
 am quite happy with it. It reminds me of and rides like the
 Bridgestone XO-2 I use to own. The Bridgestone was
 destroyed many years ago in a car accident. The 750 was a
 replacement for the Bridgestone.

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