Comments for Car Less Ohio

Comment on Mountain bike season arrives, with a test of two tires by Nick

Nick — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:27 +0000

Yeah tall knobs is a real problem, haha. You sort of have to compromise if you ride different trails all the time. Slime is great, though.

Cool pics!

Comment on New gear (and gears) for the Salsa Fargo by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:49:29 +0000

Thanks!

Comment on New gear (and gears) for the Salsa Fargo by GUB

GUB — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:09:21 +0000

What a blindingly good idea on the Viscacha!

Comment on Product Review: Salsa Fargo, Part 4 – Road Rules by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:05:42 +0000

If you’re looking for an all-purpose bike, with the flexibility to go fat or skinny tires, disc or rim brakes, add racks and fenders or go minimal, then check out the Surly Ogre.

Comment on Product Review: Salsa Fargo, Part 4 – Road Rules by vonlein

vonlein — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:48:33 +0000

Well, that answers that – thanks! I’m not opposed to discs, just not sure they’re needed. I guess the flexibility of the Double Cross made me assume the Salsa bikes would also go either way. I test-rode a Vaya 1 this week, looking forward to trying a larger frame Vaya 2 and a Fargo. Unfortunately I can’t test the other two.

Comment on Product Review: Salsa Fargo, Part 4 – Road Rules by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:37:42 +0000

Both the Fargo and the Vaya are disc-brake only; the frames do not have mounting studs for cantilever or linear-pull brakes.

Comment on Product Review: Salsa Fargo, Part 4 – Road Rules by vonlein

vonlein — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:21:56 +0000

Thanks for your detailed series of review articles on the Fargo! I’m currently looking for an all-around bike to replace my 18.5 lb CAAD 8 and basic hard tail mountain bike. We’re moving to Germany this summer and my riding scenario will gain more rain, commuting, bike paths (paved and unpaved) between every village and across the whole Black Forest, and very little local technical off-road riding.

I’ve been looking at a range between the Fargo, Vaya, Soma Double Cross, and CAADX. I’d like something that is gravel/dirt path capable, plus lightweight touring, but doesn’t lose too much on the road compared to my current bike. I’ve been leaning toward the cyclocross end of things, but this review has me reconsidering a Vaya or even the Fargo. I wonder if it would be practical to build up either frame without disc brakes for both overall lower weight and ability to mount my current upgraded road wheels running 23 rubber.

Thanks again for all the info!

Comment on First Annual Heart of Ohio Gravel Grinder by Gaffer Smythe

Gaffer Smythe — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:31:57 +0000

Sounds like a great ride! My grandfather grew up in Kilgore and is buried there, so small world indeed.

Comment on First Annual Heart of Ohio Gravel Grinder by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:35:54 +0000

Sorry, no map. My only GPS tracking capability is with my smartphone, but the battery would not have lasted long enough for this ride.

Comment on First Annual Heart of Ohio Gravel Grinder by Neil Adams

Neil Adams — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:46:19 +0000

Great notes on the ride. Would like to do a 2-day “touring-bike” version of this on roads with an attempt to circumvent the semi-truck areas.