possibly looking for a new steel frame, but would love it to be the same geometry as my ti fargo, as it fits me well.

any idea's greatly appreciated.

A steel Fargo?

Cotic Cascade
Pipedream Alice
Brother Mehteh
Genesis Vagabond
Mason Insearchof
Kona Sutra LTD

To name but a few...
Also see https://bikepacking.com/index/drop-bar- ... ikes-29er/

Can't help but feel Ben's onto summat there...

Bearlegged wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:42 pm Can't help but feel Ben's onto summat there...

Maybe Ton doesn't wanna spend another small fortune and get the closest compromise

steel fargo wouldbe good, but there are no xl frames anywhere at present.

geometrygeeks.bike

There's a (paid) service on the above site that allows you to search for bikes that have a defined set of geometry lengths/angles.

Never tried it but I like the idea.

Out of curiosity, what's wrong with the Ti Fargo?

The wind changed, time for a new bike

Nothing wrong with it.
But I cracked the frame and now have a brand new replacement.

But now worried it may happen again. So just toying with the idea of selling it and buying something in gas pipe.

And new bikes are always nice

But I cracked the frame and now have a brand new replacement.

What's the warranty situation with the new frame?

Salsa give 5 years warranty on Ti frames. To the original owner.

Pretty sure most bike companies only warranty a frame to the original owner. Though specialized do lifetime warranty to the original owner with 2 years passed on to the next owner

Van Nicholas have a lifetime warranty on their Ti bikes and frames, good job really as I'm on my 4th frame in 10 years! 2x Redwood which were both soley used for bike packing trips about 6 times a year, same with a Zion Rohloff specific frame. Currently my beta testing victim is a Rowtag gravel bike, any bets on how long this one lasts. All previous bikes failed with cracks that processed from the welds around the headtube. For the benefit of Scotroutes who will state the opposite experience, I'm a 63 year old, 5'11" 12 stone mincer. The problem is that to date due to changing standards, each rebuild has cost me a significant amount in components. The current bike has cost €2,000 for new drivetrain, finishing kit and wheels.

https://singularcycles.com/products/gry ... 5088375033

Singular Gryphon V3? Not many drop bar 29ers with that sort of pedigree. A friend of mine who's opinion I'd give plenty of weight to has the V2 and rates it highly. Looks sorted, similar reach and only a bit less stack, as long as the 480mm C-C seat tube is enough for you?

Custom frame, chuffed with mine

http://www.spanner.org.uk/2020/10/richa ... nner-bike/

Rich3rd wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:29 pm Custom frame, chuffed with mine

http://www.spanner.org.uk/2020/10/richa ... nner-bike/

Thats bloody lovely!

jameso wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 5:51 pm https://singularcycles.com/products/gry ... 5088375033

Singular Gryphon V3? Not many drop bar 29ers with that sort of pedigree. A friend of mine who's opinion I'd give plenty of weight to has the V2 and rates it highly. Looks sorted, similar reach and only a bit less stack, as long as the 480mm C-C seat tube is enough for you?

This bike looks bloody ace

I've had a Gryphon for a longtime. It's a great bike. Think V2 or maybe V1.

For me at an average height but a bit apey and a totally MTB background I *needed* a decent spacer stack and a high-rise stem, just mentioning, it's not a flaw or problem.

They even do a Ti version (F&F) on special order, last time I asked c.£2k+. I couldn't justify it to myself, not even upgrading the frame to the latest steel version with bolt throughs.

I'd offer Ton a lend but it's only Medium

Rich3rd wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:29 pm Custom frame, chuffed with mine

http://www.spanner.org.uk/2020/10/richa ... nner-bike/

Looks vaguely exciting, liking it


Haven’t singular opened up a shop now or something? Think someone I follow on the ‘gram went last weekend