Here's the Fargo in action. post yours when you get it here...
I run Rohloff, but with the new model Fargo. I love It, but I wouldn't do it with anything but Salsa Alternator dropouts or sliding dropouts because of the amount of "torque" you can generate cause the EBB to slip. I have had EBBs and didn't like them for that reason, and they're not the easiest to adjust when dirt, mud, and sand get in them.Rogue Panda Designs looks pretty awesome. A good revelate knockoff, from the looks of it.
TECH QUESTION:
I'm thinking of buying an EBB to hang onto for a future Rohloff conversion for my beloved. Can anyone tell me why installing this is a bad idea? Or if it's incompatible with my 2013 Fargo? From all the reading I've done, I don't understand why it wouldn't work... link below.
EBB from Trickstuff: Excentric
Thanks for the feedback. The issues you've described were exactly my concerns with the redesigned frame bags from Revelate/Salsa. Your experiences definitely steer me towards a custom bag rather than an off-the-shelf model.So, I bought the newer Revelate Designs Salsa Frame Bag #3 for my Medium 2013 Fargo, as RD and Salsa both stated it was designed to fit the gen 2 Fargo as well. While it fits, it doesn't fit quite right. It seems like it was made with the Mukluk in mind, and could possibly be good for the new Fargo.
However, buying something purpose-built was why I ordered it. It's certainly not purpose-built for my bike. Looks like it's time to hit up Porcelain Rocket for a little bit more cash and get something with the exact dimensions. I'm probably just too picky, I have the desire for it to fit just right.
How does the 2 thumb shifters work?Still haven't got out on the trails/roads to get a video of these, but I wanted to post this up in case anyone was in the market: they're awesome (installed them tonight along with Cowchipper bars). Long term review to follow sometime in the long term.
They shift full range, and it's awesome. Cockpit view: View attachment 1003110
Thanks for a good advice! Will do.You could run the serial number through the local PD.
For a touring bike, I'd be more interested in the 24 than the 42. Climbs tend to define the touring experience much more than descents.I am asking because I was looking at the XT FC-M785 40/28 crankset. When paired with 11-34 casette, would in it sufficient everywhere except really fast descents? Or, 24/32/42 XT triple will still be preferred?
Welcome! Can you maybe post us a pic of your bike? If I'm not mistaken, all Fargo's come with 27.2 seatposts, so you will need a 30.0mm clamp. Salsa offers a nice archive overview of their bikes here. You can look if you find your bike there.Hi, folks, pretty new to this site, so bear with me.
So, to start, I'm Scotty, live in St Louis, and I've got a few questions about a Fargo I recently acquired. They'll probably seem silly but I'm kind of stumped.
How do I figure out what year/model I have?
I can't figure out the seatpost clamp size I need, but I assume that'll be relative to what year model I have?
Tried to switch over my Hayes Five disc brakes from my mountain bike to the Fargo. The back brake mated up just fine, but the front seem to need a larger adaptor, I'm thinking QR to 7" but since this is my first time transferring a disc brake, I'm kind of confused.
So, two totally legit Fargo questions, and one general disc brake question hidden within the guise of a Fargo question, apparently.
Thanks!