Tag Archives: Fargo

Surly Ogre vs. Salsa Fargo

Posted on September 22, 2014 by brent1965

Dual of the off-road Adventure bikes.  These are two very capable touring machines. My brother, sister in law and wife all ride Salsa Fargo’s.  I ride the Surly Ogre.  I didn’t just choose the Ogre to be different, I chose … Continue reading →

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Lima, MT to Island Park, ID

Posted on September 22, 2014 by brent1965

The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is the longest off-road mountain bike trail in the world.  It contains over 200,000 vertical feet of climbing.  It runs over 2,700 miles from Canada to Mexico.  It’s like the adventure off-road cyclist Holy … Continue reading →

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Test Running the Salsa Fargo

Posted on September 15, 2014 by brent1965

Before we head out this weekend for an overnighter on the Great Divide Trail, I thought it would be a good idea to load up Jen’s fargo and run around the Menan Butte.  This would give her a chance to … Continue reading →

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Surly Knards: First Impressions

Posted on August 19, 2014 by brent1965

The merits of rolling with a bigger wheel have swooped down upon all riders, and challenged our traditional thinking.  I remember telling a sales clerk at my LBS, I would not consider a 29’er.  After all, who would want a … Continue reading →

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