frames similar to the Ti fargo, but in tough gas pipe?

ton · Post by **ton** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:11 pm

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.

Ben98 · Post by **Ben98** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:55 pm

A steel Fargo?

fatbikephil · Post by **fatbikephil** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:23 pm

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/

Bearlegged · Post by **Bearlegged** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:42 pm

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

redefined_cycles · Post by **redefined_cycles** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:57 pm

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

ton · Post by **ton** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:13 pm

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

gairym · Post by **gairym** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 9:07 am

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.

Johnallan · Post by **Johnallan** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:24 am

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

PaulB2 · Post by **PaulB2** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:43 am

The wind changed, time for a new bike

ton · Post by **ton** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:34 am

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.

ton · Post by **ton** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:34 am

And new bikes are always nice

riderdown · Post by **riderdown** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:06 pm

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

What's the warranty situation with the new frame?

ton · Post by **ton** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:20 pm

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

pistonbroke · Post by **pistonbroke** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:48 pm

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.

jameso · Post by **jameso** » 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?

Rich3rd · Post by **Rich3rd** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:29 pm

Custom frame, chuffed with mine

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

Johnallan · Post by **Johnallan** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:35 am

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!

benp1 · Post by **benp1** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:42 am

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

Cheeky Monkey · Post by **Cheeky Monkey** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:17 am

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

voodoo_simon · Post by **voodoo_simon** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:04 pm

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

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