Poor man's Fargo
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Poor man's Fargo
I want a Fargo like bike - drop bar MTB, versatile, not too racey, places to bolt stuff on etc. Probably will ride it to work as well as in the hills.
I have a full set of components currently attached to an oldish cross bike I'd like to swap over. It's all pretty old school. 100/135mm QR hubs, 37.2 post, 1&1/8th headset, 68mm BB. Get the picture?
All the gear is good solid unbendable stuff. Rohloff hub, Chris King,Royce, Middleburn, Use etc. It all deserves a new home not retirement.
As the current frame is not broken just old tired and creaky I can't really justify big bucks spending with Mrs Ranger.
Given free reign I'd be on to the Shand website and pressing the button on a drop bar Drove or splurging on a Ti Fargo.
Any ideas on a frames that would fit the bill?
Can't see much further than a Genisis Vagabond or 2nd hand Fargo. Large please.
If anybody has a Large Fargo in the shed ( ) for a reasonable sum I'm all ears.
Any other suggestions please!
I have a full set of components currently attached to an oldish cross bike I'd like to swap over. It's all pretty old school. 100/135mm QR hubs, 37.2 post, 1&1/8th headset, 68mm BB. Get the picture?
All the gear is good solid unbendable stuff. Rohloff hub, Chris King,Royce, Middleburn, Use etc. It all deserves a new home not retirement.
As the current frame is not broken just old tired and creaky I can't really justify big bucks spending with Mrs Ranger.
Given free reign I'd be on to the Shand website and pressing the button on a drop bar Drove or splurging on a Ti Fargo.
Any ideas on a frames that would fit the bill?
Can't see much further than a Genisis Vagabond or 2nd hand Fargo. Large please.
If anybody has a Large Fargo in the shed ( ) for a reasonable sum I'm all ears.
Any other suggestions please!
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
By the end of next week I might have a Singular Gryphon frameset for sale, used and not too expensive. XL though.
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^&**£$ just decided to sell my Fargo but its a medium.
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
Just looking at a Gryphon online. Is that a specific drop bar bike. Can't quite make that out. An XL may suit, I'm 6'2". Don't know the bike at all though. More reading needed.
Mariner- Think I saw your add in the classifieds. Medium probably too small. Shame as you're just down the road from me
Mariner- Think I saw your add in the classifieds. Medium probably too small. Shame as you're just down the road from me
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
triton cycles have a drop bar salsa marrakesh in 54cm
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Will it be on classifieds?Mariner wrote:^&**£$ just decided to sell my Fargo but its a medium.
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
Looking for drop bar MTB. Nice bike though.windjammer wrote:triton cycles have a drop bar salsa marrakesh in 54cm
Wonder if anyone would want to swap for a 26er expedition touring frameset.
Thorn eXXp. 853 steel. S&S coupling. Amazingly strong, stable and dependable. Rohloff specific. Was eye wateringly expensive but not at all used anymore which is a shame. I fear it's approaching obsolescence these days, the era of the 26er is almost over.
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
Only if people stop riding themthe era of the 26er is almost over.
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Bearbonesnorm wrote:Only if people stop riding themthe era of the 26er is almost over.
Wanna buy a lovely Brunswick green and cream Thorn eXXp then?
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
I’ve a Large Fargo in my cellar not doing a lot..
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"Only if people stop riding them" - no chance of that .
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
Yes, specific dropbar geometry. I'm also 6'2" and it's been great with a 90mm stem and drop bars. There's loads of steerer too if you want the front higher.lune ranger wrote:Just looking at a Gryphon online. Is that a specific drop bar bike. Can't quite make that out. An XL may suit, I'm 6'2". Don't know the bike at all though. More reading needed.
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Dyffers wrote:By the end of next week I might have a Singular Gryphon frameset for sale, used and not too expensive. XL though.
Teetosugars wrote:I’ve a Large Fargo in my cellar not doing a lot..
If you want either of these to find a new home I could be tempted.
Ping me a PM. I'd like to know age, condition etc. Few pictures would be nice.
Thanks chaps
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I've been after a fargo also. Orderly line formed...
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Re: Poor man's Fargo
No pushing at the back
Medium Fargo, a little old and scruffy, came onto eBay yesterday for £250. Too smal for me
Medium Fargo, a little old and scruffy, came onto eBay yesterday for £250. Too smal for me
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