just eric
Adventurer
I'm a recovering roadie who needs a new ride. I'm 6' 240lbs and riding my road bike or San Jose fixie just isn't comfortable anymore. I want to get back on the road and enjoy this amazing weather (sorry to my East coast friends) we're having. I think I've decided on a Fargo or Ogre but there aren't any LBS that carry both and those that carry one or the other are still a good drive away. As a result, I'm doing my homework before test riding either...
Background - I live in the Seattle area and will be using the new bike for urban rides, rural rides on dirt (FS roads, not single track) and gravel roads, and most importantly pulling my 2yo in her chariot. I like the idea of bikepacking although the reality is that those trips will be far and few between. I realize I will likely never use all of the available mounts but dont see a downside to having the options should I ever need them. If weight were an issue I could drop more lbs than I could save by purchasing a lighter bike... I've read up on the differences between the two but am not sure why I should favor one over the other. I will test ride them as soon as I can but in the mean time I thought I'd check with the experts we have in house. I realize I spend too much time on 1st world problems but was curious what those who have been here before think. Salsa vs Surly?
Thanks.
Background - I live in the Seattle area and will be using the new bike for urban rides, rural rides on dirt (FS roads, not single track) and gravel roads, and most importantly pulling my 2yo in her chariot. I like the idea of bikepacking although the reality is that those trips will be far and few between. I realize I will likely never use all of the available mounts but dont see a downside to having the options should I ever need them. If weight were an issue I could drop more lbs than I could save by purchasing a lighter bike... I've read up on the differences between the two but am not sure why I should favor one over the other. I will test ride them as soon as I can but in the mean time I thought I'd check with the experts we have in house. I realize I spend too much time on 1st world problems but was curious what those who have been here before think. Salsa vs Surly?
Thanks.