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Old 04-11-17 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by NoControl
Obviously, the 920 frame is lighter, and that would be nice, but the Fargo frame is steel, and therefore a little more forgiving. The big problem that I have with the 920 is the crappy components and wheels vs the price. It would be nice to build up a 920 from a frame, but I have not been able to locate any bare frames available. If I did buy a 920, it's probably cost me $1000 to make it right. I'm better off getting a Fargo.
I agree because the frame is not that-bad. From my experience with Bontrager parts, they are mediocre, at best. Even if you didn't immediately toss the components my guess is you'd want to after awhile, especially before heading out an epic round-the-world adventure

One more positive for the Fargo, besides the steel, is it's ability to take much bigger tire widths. The 920 seems limited, by modern standards.
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