tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post4088086737948001585..comments2024-03-18T18:46:48.791-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: The Curious Case Of The VayaGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-89103847609968840782017-03-12T11:31:37.866-05:002017-03-12T11:31:37.866-05:00I have the stainless steel Vaya Travel, and absolu...I have the stainless steel Vaya Travel, and absolutely love it. I wanted a go-anywhere bike, but since we also bike tour its baggage-carrying ability and travel potential was what put it over the edge for me. Any frame that can't rust or get scratched is a winner, especially when you're packing it into a suitcase.<br /><br />In addition to some amazing trips I've ridden on this bike, it's also my daily commuter, rigged up with racks and fenders. It's as capable navigating DC city streets as backcountry gravel roads.<br /><br />Then in 2016 when I participated in the NYC-DC Climate Ride, I briefly considered taking my road bike, but wound up choosing Vaya. I reduced the weight by stripping off the accessories and mounting skinnier tires, and happily rode 300+ miles on the most comfortable and versatile bike I've ever owned.<br /><br />Whenever I ultimately wear out the Ultegra triple drive train, I may consider a 1x11 setup for its next reincarnation.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12511687708691625733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-28851111709743081982016-08-19T12:48:58.982-05:002016-08-19T12:48:58.982-05:00Not dead yet! (now to figure out if anyone around ...Not dead yet! (now to figure out if anyone around here has 2017 Vayas available for a test ride...)gpsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267179682191443427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-12393509956205388402016-07-29T10:03:28.959-05:002016-07-29T10:03:28.959-05:00http://salsacycles.com/culture/vaya_updated_for_20...http://salsacycles.com/culture/vaya_updated_for_2017_in_stock_now <br />:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920690684131531305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-2975801834859191972016-06-14T07:34:54.898-05:002016-06-14T07:34:54.898-05:00@Nate Ivanick: I would suggest that a Ti Vaya woul...@Nate Ivanick: I would suggest that a Ti Vaya would be an awesome commuting bike. Perhaps even a bit more than what you need for commuting, but it would do the job very well.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-27382626824457642862016-06-14T04:43:13.569-05:002016-06-14T04:43:13.569-05:00What would you all say to the Vaua Ti as a commute...What would you all say to the Vaua Ti as a commuter bike? I currently bike commute on a Fuji cyclocross, about 5 miles and 400 ft elevation change. I'm moving to New Mexico and anticipating an 8 mile ride with 600 feet elevation change, mostly pavement, some gravel on the ride. I'd appreciate any thoughts.<br /><br />NateAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02404988225577173623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-19937464911320200362016-03-15T06:11:36.106-05:002016-03-15T06:11:36.106-05:00This may be a late comment, but I agree it's d...This may be a late comment, but I agree it's days are numbered, and for good reasons. It was simply out-evolved by other product lines, other ideas of what a drop-bar all terrain bike can be.<br /><br />That said, I think I picked up the best incarnation of the bike - the Vaya Travel. The stainless steel, alternators, and couplers make it a uniquely versatile beast. Being able to pack it into a case has saved my butt on a few trips. Knowing I can quite easily make it a single speed if things get really hairy has made me pretty brave.<br /><br />Bikes with through axles are tempting, but I'm probably just gonna ride my Vaya Travel for the rest of my cycling life.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046313392810251368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-1976359508861025592015-07-23T16:32:43.841-05:002015-07-23T16:32:43.841-05:00It's a sad passing, but the Vaya never got the...It's a sad passing, but the Vaya never got the attention it needed to truly make it everything it could be. The original was a bit overbuilt, and as a result felt kind of dead when ridden back to back with a livelier bike like an '08 Salsa LaCruz, or even the more off-road oriented Singular Gryphon. That said, it was a fun, versatile, durable bike that I enjoyed a lot of miles on!MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301752250721808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-28549536658037155042015-07-23T07:58:40.957-05:002015-07-23T07:58:40.957-05:00@Steve Fuller: I get that feeling as well. I look ...@Steve Fuller: I get that feeling as well. I look for some changes in the line for 2017 that may include the dropping of the Vaya and definitely the Colossal. Although, we do okay with Vayas at Europa. It just is a tough bike to get people to understand. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-87905835521253962822015-07-23T07:42:31.882-05:002015-07-23T07:42:31.882-05:00This is starting to look like another transition y...This is starting to look like another transition year in Salsa's product lineup. I give the Vaya one more year in Salsa's lineup, especially if the sales of the Marrakesh take off. The Fargo can do everything the Vaya does, plus it can take larger tires. The Marrakesh is easier to market as a touring rig and it too can take larger tires. Steve Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000254083516026697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-41840340666602238462015-07-22T21:05:57.765-05:002015-07-22T21:05:57.765-05:00I love my Vaya though mine is sporting a rather un...I love my Vaya though mine is sporting a rather unconventional setup with 27.5 x 2.1 inch Thunder Burts, 105 5800 and hydro brakes. I do not consider it slow in the slightest unless you compare it to a carbon wonder bike going up a mountain.<br /><br />I do find myself hankering for a B+ Fargo now though for the rides with more rough sections as the Vaya is no replacement for a mountain bike but it is just so darn comfortable I want to ride it everywhere.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869325086822319083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-40496916262423813162015-07-22T21:05:44.000-05:002015-07-22T21:05:44.000-05:00I love my Vaya though mine is sporting a rather un...I love my Vaya though mine is sporting a rather unconventional setup with 27.5 x 2.1 inch Thunder Burts, 105 5800 and hydro brakes. I do not consider it slow in the slightest unless you compare it to a carbon wonder bike going up a mountain.<br /><br />I do find myself hankering for a B+ Fargo now though for the rides with more rough sections as the Vaya is no replacement for a mountain bike but it is just so darn comfortable I want to ride it everywhere.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869325086822319083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-65409828367575717202015-07-22T11:37:19.847-05:002015-07-22T11:37:19.847-05:00Perhaps take a note from Big S and differentiate t...Perhaps take a note from Big S and differentiate the Warbird as 'gravel racing' and the Vaya as 'gravel endurance'? Tempted to say 'ignore the marketing', but in a line with so much overlap (all of them are really cool too!), these statements of intent do help.<br /><br />I think the best example of a Vaya in use is the Path Less Pedaled Instagram account. Always see those folks riding their Vayas in cool places and having a good time doing it :-)Doug M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05970058264292260252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-42130499094235906452015-07-22T11:35:24.606-05:002015-07-22T11:35:24.606-05:00I do love my Vaya. But yes, every time I've ha...I do love my Vaya. But yes, every time I've had long stretches of super rough dirt or nice, smooth pavement, I've noticed myself wishing it was designed more in those directions. Still, if you're not in a hurry, it doesn't really matter!eBikeADVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893340680681441408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-86845486063604173022015-07-22T08:08:44.085-05:002015-07-22T08:08:44.085-05:00A timely post as I sit here weighing the options f...A timely post as I sit here weighing the options for my next gravel bike with the Vaya Ti and the Cutthroat sitting at the top of the list. The price difference is making it hard to choose the Vaya.BluesDawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987016908626580094noreply@blogger.com