Originally Posted by
BigAura
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.
2.3 tires aren't wide enough? It comes with 2.0 tires, fenders will work with the 2.0 I don't know about the 2.3 with fenders.
I like the thru axles, Sram stuff is good. The bar ends were my biggest complaint, rather expensive to replace. I do like the frame. But it's not their best aluminum. It might not be as light as you would expect. You might check the wt vs the Fargo. I'm pulling 28 lbs out of my memory, ??? I think that's with racks & fenders ?? The saddle is nothing great, but I kept in anyway.
For some folks there is their rant about 28 spoke wheels. My opinion is their rant is completely invalid. The wheels are fine. I went to 35 mm tires. There aren't many bicycles with a low gear in the low 20s. I like my 920. I'm 50 lbs overweight and with gear the bicycle is great.
Epic round-the-world? I'ld go to Co-motion.