Salsa Fargo 2 for Commuting and Trail Riding
01-22-16, 07:34 PM
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Salsa Fargo 2 for Commuting and Trail Riding
I am looking into buying a 2013 Salsa Fargo 2 to use as my main commuter and use to do some trails. Essentially I want it to be my N=1.
I found one used with about 2k miles on it. Asking price is $1,100 with the following:
Factory frame
Factory fork, uncut steerer
Cane Creek 40 headset
Salsa post clamp
Avid BB7 brakes
SRAM X0 front derailleur
SRAM X7 rear derailleur
SRAM X7 42-28 double crankset and GXP bottom bracket
SRAM PG 1050 11-36 cassette, I think there is a PG 1050 chain on it right now
SRAM Avid Double Tap brifters
Salsa Woodchipper bars with SRAM tape
Spacers
Specialized 29x1.95 S-Works Renegade Tires (tubeless ready but set up with tubes)
32H SRAM hubs laced to DT Swiss X470 rims
Is the price fair and will it serve the purpose well?
I currently ride a vintage 520 but want something for trails too.
I found one used with about 2k miles on it. Asking price is $1,100 with the following:
Factory frame
Factory fork, uncut steerer
Cane Creek 40 headset
Salsa post clamp
Avid BB7 brakes
SRAM X0 front derailleur
SRAM X7 rear derailleur
SRAM X7 42-28 double crankset and GXP bottom bracket
SRAM PG 1050 11-36 cassette, I think there is a PG 1050 chain on it right now
SRAM Avid Double Tap brifters
Salsa Woodchipper bars with SRAM tape
Spacers
Specialized 29x1.95 S-Works Renegade Tires (tubeless ready but set up with tubes)
32H SRAM hubs laced to DT Swiss X470 rims
Is the price fair and will it serve the purpose well?
I currently ride a vintage 520 but want something for trails too.
01-22-16, 09:38 PM
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I can't judge the price but I will say you picked the right kind of bike and the right handlebar. You will certainly be able to ride the trails. I have a bike with the SRAM 2x10 setup and it works very well.
I have the brake levers slid down so far that the hoods are unridable. I only ride in the drops. I found that it is the best way to use these bars. Trying to hang on to the hoods over rough ground is just way too dicey.
I have the brake levers slid down so far that the hoods are unridable. I only ride in the drops. I found that it is the best way to use these bars. Trying to hang on to the hoods over rough ground is just way too dicey.
