Salsa Fargo 32 Review: Salsa Goes Big
The Salsa Fargo 32 is one of the first production 32” drop-bar mountain bikes, but is bigger really better? After a week and 100+ miles of testing, Neil shares his first impressions of the new Fargo 32, covering ride feel, geometry, bikepacking features, and whether this new wheel size actually makes sense. Is 32” the future, or just another experiment? :: This video was supported by Ortlieb. Learn more about their bags and racks here: https://us.ortlieb.com/ :: :: Gunnison/Crested Butte Trail Marker:: This video was shot on local trails here in Gunnison, Colorado, including Gold Basin Road. More details here: https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visi... Outline: Intro - 00:00 Fargo History - 01:12 Fargo 32 Overview & Specs - 02:26 Sizing & Fit - 06:05 Geometry Breakdown - 07:41 How 32” Wheels Feel - 09:06 How Fargo Rides - 13:37 Bikepacking Features - 16:59 Build & Spec Thoughts - 18:27 Final Thoughts - 22:20 Mentioned Links: 32" Tire Options - https://bikepacking.com/index/32-inch... Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: https://bikepacking.com/join/?utm_sou... #bikepacking #pedalfurther #salsafargo ------------- ::About The Host:: Neil Beltchenko ( / neil_beltchenko ) Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index

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