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Saturday, October 01, 2011

Did I Mention I Was Converted?

Yes- It is better.
The new version of the Fargo has been out for some time now, and if you have been paying attention, I haven't said a whole lot about it. That was because I had never ridden it, until recently, that is.

My friend, Ben Witt, told me a long time ago that it was something I'd like and he thought it was a better bike. Of course, he has taken the opportunity to say "I told ya so!", since I rode it at Bootleg Canyon and said I thought as much too. It does single track a lot better, and you can mount a front suspension device on it. This is significant for me.

There were these rides that used to happen, the Fargo Adventure Rides, and I think on just about every one of them, there was some point in the ride where I thought to myself or said out loud, "I wish this thing had suspension on it." So, I think the Gen 2 Fargo will be coming into the stable, and I'll be throwing a suspension fork on it, and then I'll have myself a great little single track capable adventure rig to go along with my gravel grinders.

Will I keep the old Fargo? Hmm.....that's tough. I love the way that bike fits me. I just drape across it so well, that I think it must have been custom made just for me. But, I don't know that I would ride it all that much after getting Fargo Gen II. I have an idea about this, but I will wait to spring that on ya'all later.

For now, count me as one of the converted!
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4 comments:

  1. Steve Fuller7:48 AM

    The only drawback I've seen going from my G1 to G2 Fargo frame is the loss of frame bag volume in the main triangle. To me, that's still a small issue compared to the improvements in how the bike feels and handles. The new frame will handle a 3x9 drivetrain just fine. :)

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  2. paxtoncoyote11:01 PM

    after riding trails today @ Potter's Pasture I can honestly say my 2nd gen. Fargo is like a Swiss Army knife, it does it ALL! Can't wait to ride it there with gear, camp, ride trails then load it up & ride it home, I have a full set of bags ordered! Come on out & let's have some Fargo FUN!

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  3. Wally6:36 AM

    I had a tough time selling my gen 1 frame but the newer Fargo is a better off road machine. I just need to ride it more which will be tough after a session with the Mukluk up around Faribault with Mr. Witt. That Mukluk was just something...

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  4. MG11:25 AM

    I was just given my gen 1 frame back, so I'm going to build it up as my singlespeed and enjoy having an example of each... I kind of loved the original's low BB, rock crawler quirkiness! It was a lot of fun with super big tires mounted up.

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