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Comment on Springtime in January, Again by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:13:47 +0000

I think I figured out since then why I felt kinda crummy physically that day–I think my seat was too low. I rode that same bike this past Sunday, and felt the same way for a while. I stopped to raise it about a half-inch, and felt pretty good the rest of the ride! Just goes to show you how big a difference little changes can make…

Comment on Springtime in January, Again by Cyclophiliac

Cyclophiliac — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:45 +0000

Long trip, Kevin – but I’m sure you had a good time. I think it’s funny that you name your bikes, too!

Comment on Springtime in January by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:16:58 +0000

That’s a Salsa ProMoto 100mm stem, with 115-degree angle.

Comment on Springtime in January by Michael

Michael — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:47 +0000

What is the length of the stem you are using?

Comment on Springtime in January, Again by David Semanik

David Semanik — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:37:07 +0000

A very cool ride report Kevin, I’m glad you had the day off.

Comment on Stark Cycling Center thrives, expands by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:56:21 +0000

Are they closed for good? That is too bad if so.

Comment on Stark Cycling Center thrives, expands by David Rice

David Rice — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:39:22 +0000

Thank you, Kevin. I volunteered at the Cherry Street location, but Ron didn’t tell me that they were moving and now the shop is closed.

Comment on Product Review: Salsa Fargo, Part 1 – One bike to rule them all? by onrhodes

onrhodes — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:38:46 +0000

You’ve got the same experience I have with my Fargo more or less. I commute on mine, done 2 camping trips with it and I also do a lot of “exploring” on it when I feel like heading out and hitting anything and everything from paved to singletrack.

Comment on Product Review: Salsa Fargo, Part 2 – Singletrack Showdown by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:21:33 +0000

Dmitry, thanks for the feedback; glad you enjoyed my review. I think all else being equal, cromoly does give the best ride quality, but that being said, all else is rarely ever equal. As I mentioned in the review above, my Mongoose Teocali Super gave the best ride quality, but that’s because it’s a full-suspension bike. I think a rigid cromoly frame is the best choice for touring, unless money is no object, then titanium is good. I think titanium gives the same or better ride quality as cromoly, and is usually a little lighter and more durable. This is a generality of course; there is some cheap titanium out there.

Comment on Product Review: Salsa Fargo, Part 2 – Singletrack Showdown by Dmitry

Dmitry — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:17:39 +0000

thanks for the nice review of Fargo! I’m choosing a bike for touring built on a cromoly 29″ frame, tired of alu frame bike I have right now.
Can you tell the difference in ride quality between other bikes you have with alu frame and Fargo?