Thanks for the review. I am curious to hear about a few things: - Which fenders did you install? They go very low and it must protect well the chain and gears from getting too dirty. - What did you use to protect the bike frame? It looks like a useful thing for parking the bike without scratching the frame. - Is it duct tape on the racks? For what purpose is it there?
First I don't remember the name of the fenders . 40 buck plastic cheapies. That's handle bar wrap on the top bar. The duct tape on the rack is on there because the hooks on the paniers were a little bigger than the rack tubes.
I have a new respect for people that do reviews. Not as easy as it looks. The salsa marrakesh ,stock , is a great bike. A lot of bike for the price. Of course mine isnt stock. Thanks for the view, and comment.
I'm not sure about the frame size. I had a double leg kickstand but it snapped the bolt , because the bike is so heavy with all the gear.I'll probably get another one. There pretty inexpensive. If your asking about what size rims the bike frame is designed for , it's 700 c .
Great looking bike ! What size did you go with and what's your height?
I'm 5 10" and went with the 55cm . Online purchase so I hope it's a good fit
I know on a touring bike aesthetics are usually not a high priority. But that gold is sharp.
She shore is Purdy.
Thanks for the review. I am curious to hear about a few things:
- Which fenders did you install? They go very low and it must protect well the chain and gears from getting too dirty.
- What did you use to protect the bike frame? It looks like a useful thing for parking the bike without scratching the frame.
- Is it duct tape on the racks? For what purpose is it there?
First I don't remember the name of the fenders . 40 buck plastic cheapies. That's handle bar wrap on the top bar. The duct tape on the rack is on there because the hooks on the paniers were a little bigger than the rack tubes.
@@jeffcalvert thank you for your answer. I got a similar bike that I ordered waiting for me. Can’t wait to travel with it :D
@gabrieltrottier Right on. Glad to hear it. Let me know how it goes.
What models are the salsa racks?
Great review , appreciate it
I have a new respect for people that do reviews. Not as easy as it looks. The salsa marrakesh ,stock , is a great bike. A lot of bike for the price. Of course mine isnt stock. Thanks for the view, and comment.
Whats your frame size and what about putting a kickstand on that bike?
I'm not sure about the frame size. I had a double leg kickstand but it snapped the bolt , because the bike is so heavy with all the gear.I'll probably get another one. There pretty inexpensive. If your asking about what size rims the bike frame is designed for , it's 700 c .
It's a nice bike 👍
Thanks, I like it. Hope I can go on a few more trips on it. Heck, who am I kidding , I want to wear this thing out . Lol.
Must be hard to constantly carry all that around dang
We all have our cross to bear.
Is this consider a touring bike?
Yeah. It's one of the best for the price
Im trying to buy one but don’t know what size to get. I’m 5feet 7inches tall. From my foot to my groin is 30inches. What size bike do you recommend?
How heavy is the bike? And can it go “fast”?
@@jmisfit9145 heavy. I average 9 miles an hour .
I'll leave that up to the experts at the bike shop.