I had a 2012 Fargo and liked it quite a bit. The reality was though that on road it was pretty sluggish, slow and heavy. Off-road it wasn't any more capable (IME at least) than my CX bike with 35c tires. I ended up selling it to purchase a 2012 Salsa Chili Con Crosso. That bike was even faster on pavement and for me and comparable in off-road ability. If I was going to ride anything that a CX bike couldn't handle I'd take my FS 26er anyway. I kept the CCC for awhile before upgrading to a BH RX1. Haven't looked back since. The Fargo was a fun bike while I had it but to be honest I really don't see it's place. Depending on the terrain I'd either go with a CX bike or a standard 29er like the El Mar or Sir9. Just my 2 cents.