Here's the Fargo in action. post yours when you get it here...
I'm on a 2014 Mustard Fargo 3 - The stock wheels have held up nicely to me, although I was a little disappointed to find the hubs where cup and cone type. I had to retighten the rear hub after 2 weeks of riding, but its been solid ever since and I've had the bike a few months now. I really havent used the bike for much more than commuting, has not seen any real dirt as of yet, so the wheels are working fine for me.Okay, here is a question for those riding the 2015 Fargo TI, 2, and 3: How are the wheels? I am still leaning toward the Fargo as opposed to anything Surly is offering, but I am curious to the ride quality and strengths of the wheels specced on the different model Fargos for 2015.
I don't really like the rest of the component spec, but I can live with what they have decided to hang on the frame. But the wheels I am concerned with. I am 6'1", currently 250 lbs (goes down to around 220 when riding regularly, I am off due to injury but ready to ride soon!). How do the stock wheels put up with a bigger guy like me?
If they aren't all that great it might be worth my time and extra cost to purchase the frame and build up the bike with my own spec.
If I go with a money is no object wheelbuild, I was thinking of Pacenti DL31 rims, Hadley Hubs, DT Competition butted spokes with brass nipples, possibly 36 hole four cross. I would spec the 15 QR front and 12x142 thru axle rear.
My last ride (26er) was on XT hubs, Mavic XM719, DT Comps, 32 hole 3 cross....they have been pretty good strong wheels, a good balance of strength and performance. I could go with that type of build in 29, but I think something stronger might be better.
Bloody brilliant!! Love it.Meanwhile, at Salsa/QBP headquarters....
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You numbskull! You forgot the fender mounts!
you planning on moose river plains and through the ADKs?If you don't like the bike or company that makes it, sell it or don't buy it in the first place.
There is no conspiracy to separate you or anyone else from their money. The bike is, and has been since 2010, a mountain bike and has been marketed as such. Frame/seat bags are the new norm; for better or worse. In general, people don't run full coverage fenders on mountain bikes. For the record, I like full coverage fenders and use them on my Vaya so I'm somewhat sympathetic to your wants. Just buy the damn dropouts and ride your bike.
To the dude that hasn't bought it yet, don't. It will not end well. I've seen this in other hobbies too, you're approaching this purchase from a negative place. Check out the singular, or maybe a comotion.
Now can we please stop whining, theorizing about conspiracies, and Monday morning product planning and talk about where were gonna ride our bikes this year!?!? Haha
I plan on an overnighter or four to a local(45 miles each way on 90% dirt roads) state park. The big trip on the Fargo this year wil be from home(Nortern Vermont) to my old home of northern Virginia with a day or two hanging out with my mom in the finger lakes of New York. I've been thinking about the route for a year or so now and have done some preliminary research, should be fun, as much dirt as reasonable. I also have a nice 50ish mile ride that is 20% pavement, 30% dirt road, 50% singletrack that I aim to do 3-4 times a month this season, reality is twice a month, but hey gotta aim for something!
What are your plans this year?
Awesome look. Just bought a new Fargo in this color and really like the looks of the brown Brooks and bar wrap over my black Brooks and bar wrap.Sweet!:thumbsup:
I've updated some parts of my brand new Fargo... Although I already loved it how it came stock, there were a few things that had to be on my long distance traveling machine. One of that was a Brooks B17 saddle:
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More of the updates, more text, and more pictures on my personal page.