KBDelight

I found a great deal on a Trek XO1. Not really sure if its the type of bike I am looking for at the moment as I was fairly set on the Salsa Fargo https://salsacycles.com/bikes/fargo/fargo_slx_build/ or something similar to that.

I was wondering about the XO1 though... How much clearance does the bike have for larger tires and wheels? I would like to be able to throw on something larger...

With the deal I can get on this bike, I will have extra money to be able to modify it ... but only if the bike has that kind of freedom?

Unagidon

Huh? XO1 vs. Fargo - totally different bikes. If you're seriously considering monstering a cross bike, the Fargo is a great option. The Crosscheck will give a more traditional road geometry so if you have 23mm tires/wheels, you can easily swap on for a quick road ride.

I myself was planning on monstering my Crosscheck with 40 - 45mm tires, straight bar, so I'd have a "lightweight 29er".

KBDelight

I understand that they are 2 different bikes, what I was asking is how flexible is the XO1 to the changes... because the deal on the bike is that nice and I'm on a budget for a little while that less spent for something I can play with is ok with me.

justinb

Go here, be happy. You can fit Bonty 1.8's (with perhaps some shaving of knobs in the rear).

RT

Any chance to show off my monster :-) This is a 26" monster, came in under $350.

KBDelight

do tell more about that one... looks nice and I like the price! haha

Cynikal 

Ok, I give up. Where are the shifters?

RT

No FD, 44t ring, with a 32t ring inside in case of chain droppage. RD shifter is inside the right bar, below the brake lever.

mijome07

Now I see why you get chain drop.

RT

That makes no sense - please clarify. I have dropped once and it was because I hopped a ditch with no tension on the chain

cs1

While that's a really nice, and mean nice, bike. It isn't a Monstercross. It's a drop bar MTB. Monstercross means a cyclocross, not 29'r or MTB, with huge tires. Still, that's a nice ride.

mijome07

I'll elaborate. I removed the front derailleur like you did. I'd get chain drop (inside and outside) while commuting or riding dirt trails. Switched to a new chain ring (no ramps/pins), 2 bash guards, spacers and longer bolts and never dropped the chain.

I've seen some just use a chain watcher on the inside. Ride what you want. Nice conversion by the way.

RT

Thanks :-) The chainline is not the best when ascending hills, and if I encounter lots of inside droppage, I'll consider a shorter BB. I had also never considered a non-ramped/pinned ring, but am now going shopping!