Comments on: Salsa Cycles Fargo Update II

By: Lee T

Lee T — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Best of luck, GT. Looking forward to the race report, and how the Fargo stacks up to all the cross bikes. That is an amazing venue. Thanks for sharing.

By: Kid Riemer

Kid Riemer — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:27:05 +0000

Have a good ride GT. Spin, spin, spin.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:10:59 +0000

prphoto: Well, it is definitely great on the Fargo, where the fork may not work on some bicycles due to the longer offset that the Fargo design dictated. Also be aware that the fork is not suspension corrected.

If those two things are understood, then I would rate the forks as being very similar in feel.

That Blackburn pump dates from the mid-90′s, so yeah, old skool! The Lezyne stuff is fantastic though. I use the Alloy Drive mini pump and I would say it is by far best in class. I almost opted to go with it instead, and may still do so.

Hydrating will be a main priority as well as eating. Gotta love long rides. You can eat like a horse!

By: prphoto

prphoto — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:56:01 +0000

Would you say that the fork is the equivalent to the CroMoto? I use it and like it too. Ted you def. are goin old school with that pump! You need to pick up one of the new Lenzyne pumps they are just awesome. Just curious, did you go with Bonty RXL tubes? (removable cores) I’ve got them and stans inside my vulpys. Good Luck and I guess I don’t have to tell you to stay hydrated.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:33:40 +0000

dan: Fargo forks will be available soon from any LBS with a QBP account. I’m hearing that they should be in any day now, but a quick e-mail to pman@salsacycles.com should get you a date.

Thanks for the well wishes!