New commuter bike! Salsa Fargo!
02-10-12, 12:07 PM
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I wanted the simplicity of a regular seat post and the Brooks so i sold the Thudbuster post back to the LBS. The 29er wheels are so smooth rolling i see no need for suspension.
02-13-12, 05:58 PM
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New pics!!!
Topeak Explorer rack installed, Cygolite, frame pump and blinkie lights! FYI, the Topeak rack is for a 26" wheel bike but it fits fine on the 29er with about 3/4" clearance.
02-17-12, 10:16 AM
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Those original tires like the O.P. has in his pictures are wider than 50, I think. They are really cushy and have great dirt traction. They are noisy for my commute (attracts dogs) and as far as I know don't have any particuar flat prevention, which is why I went with the Schwalbe Supremes on mine. They are still comfortable but they aren't nearly as good when the county gets motivated to freshly grade the gravel roads I ride on. :-( Luckily I live in a frugal county.
02-23-12, 08:14 AM
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03-02-12, 02:21 PM
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Installed my Schwalbe Marathon Supremes today! Love them so far. Didnt have any problems on some dirt trails with them either. They slide in mud but thats about it.
03-02-12, 04:32 PM
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Nice! Did you wait until you were done riding in snow? I had an interesting time this morning but made it through what little snow was left from yesterday.
03-02-12, 05:47 PM
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Thanks! I decided i didnt want to wear down the knobbies on pavement so i put the slicks on. I have my Rockhopper set up with studs for any major ice or snow.
03-02-12, 07:29 PM
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Nice bike. I like how the geometry makes it easy to step over the bike. Would be nice for touring.
