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Here is Coastkid's ex...built up in cross-guise (i.e. narrow tyres):
First (road) impressions...it seems stiff, but a little too heavy to have that nice steel zing. I weighed the F&F at 3.7kg (over 8lb!). I don't think it's going to offer any benefits to me over my Kona alu & carbon forks which is almost 3lb lighter - that rides lighter and is still stiff enough for touring.
So it may well be for sale soon!
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That looks very nice.
If its a medium I'd be interested .
It is geoff!
Hmmm How tall for a medium I'm 6ft? However if Geoff decides on it I will let him have first dibs!
cynic-al - Member
It is geoff!
Sounds interesting. Let me know if you do want to move it on.
stw.geoffj@me.com
Medium may be a bit small for a six footer. I'm on a large at 6 foot 1 and an 18" medium would definitely be too small for me. Salsa are pretty spot on with their sizing charts so have a look there.
Al,how does it handle off road?
I had a medium and I'm just over 5'10", I sold it pretty sharpish for the reasons given by the OP. McMoonter now has the frame.
Loving it Cupra, but it's even heavier with a rack, mudguards and Marathon XRs
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Well I'm a long legged 6' 0.5", a L might be better but I prefer to go small for off roading (tho I've not done any on this bike yet FH!)
[quote=cynic-al ]Well I'm a long legged 6' 0.5", a L might be better but I prefer to go small for off roading (
Like that well-fitted 9:zero:7 frame you bought?
Good to hear mcmoonter. I'm still after a gryphon 🙂
Al
Just admit that you bought the wrong size because it was cheap! 😉
As for the weight, ride it and I doubt you'll really notice it. Mine is used to carry my wee one to nursery as well as for long adventure rides. It's a cracking bike that does a lot of things really rather well.
I managed to come 5th out of 70 or so in a 50 mile on / off road sportive on mine - and I'm 48 and 15 stone
weighs about 26 lbs with pedals so not bad really
it's pretty amazing off road I think
Druid, stick it up your hoop, it prob cost half the price of yours
Sanny, I paid a fair price and it was local. I'm afraid I very much notice the weight of my peevious build.
Emporer's new clothes me thinks!
Hmm this really was on my short list for later in the year as a frame, not so sure now but a few extra pounds won't hurt me I can lose double whatever penalty a heavy bike gives! 😳
There are not that many outlets for these so trying one will take a bit of effort, sounds like it may be worth it in case I no likey!
To be fair though, aren't these designed for long trips with a good bit of luggage in tow...?
8lbs including the fork isn't that bad, my old 29er Inbred was not far off that with a Swift steel fork.
Al, how tall is the front ?
How useable do folk find these off road with those bars?
Agreed taki, I just wanted to try a bike designed for off road with drops (my other one is a flat bar frame with drops & a short stem)
[quote=cynic-al ]Agreed taki, I just wanted to try a bike designed for off road with drops (my other one is a flat bar frame with drops & a short stem)
A bike designed for off-road with drops would be a Cross bike.
I've always considered the Fargo to be a sturdy on/off road tourer - the sort of thing you could disappear into the wilds with safe in the knowledge that nothing is going to snap and leave you stranded, with a suitable compromised riding position to suit. Given that, I'm not surprised at the weight.
FWIW, CRC are selling Kona Sutras off cheap at the moment......