Love my 2018 Fargo. I've thought about "replacing" it with something newer but I can't let it go. There is no bike out there as versatile, Maybe the Ritchey Ascent. I've ridden over 6000 kilometers on mine and just completed the Baja Divide. Love it.
I've really enjoyed the comfort and simplicity of my Fargo w 4 panniers on the road. When I've ventured to include bumpy jeep roads,the changes needed are obvious. Thank you for excellent info on set up,including large frame bag . Happy trails to you !😊
Picked up a Fargo today can't wait for it to arrive and get dialed in. Loved this video and the fact that you fit in some good lifehack/tips. Much love!
Lots of good ideas here. Thank you. I love all your bikepacking videos. From my learning, on my own bikepacking setup, I think your advice on where to pack different items is the best part of your videos. I have a second bottle cage on the non-drive-side of my rear stays, and your comment in the video about it making it harder when you lay the bike down really rings true to me. I may even remove mine.
Thank you for the very helpful detail regarding your bag selection and details! Very well done. I love my Fargo. I run the Rholoff and Magura four piston hydraulic brakes with the same tires you mentioned, stellar go everywhere, do everything set up!
Thanks Henry - really informative and some great ideas. The spokes stored in the seat tube is genius! Been thinking about buying a Fargo so this was very helpful.
Danke für das Setup-Video. Habe selber nen Breezer Radar X Pro. Ist ebenfalls ein absolutes Allroad-Bike. Aber den Salsa-Rahmen finde ich mega spannend. Vorallem die SRam 12-Fach ist natürlich der Knaller!!! Macht weiter so!! LG
I learned a great tip from your video. I didn't know on the DT Swiss 350 hubs that the cassette could be removed by hand. That is huge for a bike adventurer.
I am glad I saw this video because in another one I suggested you guys to get oval chainring but it looks like you beat me to the punch. Nice set up for the bike. The only thing I would personally try to add or change is the fork. You can choose one with no more than 120mm and one you can lock for the times you don’t need it. Also, try the WTB saddles, they are great and come in a wide variety of ways to make the ride more comfortable to you. 🤙
Henry, thank you, this was so well done like all your videos. I found the bags part very helpful as my partner and I plan our bag setup. Agree with you about the convenience of the harness approach. Would you consider doing a short video about what you pack in each bag? I think viewers would really appreciate it.
Thanks, glad I could help :) I don't know if it would help a lot because the items are still to this day not settled and shifted around.. also Moni and I share lots of the gear, which makes things more tricky.
I just picked up a Breezer Thunder a couple months ago. Checks off most of the similar attributes that this Salsa Fargo has. Couldn't pass up the deal as the whole bike was cheaper than a Fargo frame. For now i'll just accumulate gear and enjoy the adventures. I like the idea of a small bungee to secure the top of the water bottle.
Hi Henry, schöner Aufbau. Fahre auf meinem Fargo den Ergon MTB Core als Sattel. Ich bin super zufrieden, vor allem, weil man auch auf langen Strecken eine gepolsterte Hose braucht. Es empfiehlt sich aber, sich den Abstand der Beckenknochen zu vermessen.
Sehr informativ, würde auf so langen Touren auch die mechanische Bremse bevorzugen, einen Bowdenzug bekommt man wahrscheinlich immer irgenwo her oder kann ihn notfalls mit Klemmen fixen
Hi! Super fan of all your videos! Stunning adventures and incredibles images! After this video, I've rested with one doubt: which is the model of the tent that you used (and use) during your trips? Thank you very much for all your videos. Happy adventures!
Henry, I enjoyed this. I have the Fargo with the wood chipper bars and have found the Salsa dry bag (version pre bleed valve) is too large and too difficult to compress to fit between the bars to my liking. A compression sack with a garbage bag linner has worked best. This is to ask if you feel the sea to summit Big River bag is waterproof and a good option over compression sack + garbage bag liner I have been using? Much appreciated
Hey Henry! Love watching your videos. Thaks for sharing your experience with the bike! I'd be interested to know which navigation app you are using on your trip :) Save travels!
This is a great and very useful video, thank you! The gearlist mentioned at the end seems to have gone? I'd love to see that, if not. Thanks for the effort of doing such a valuable video!
С большим удовольствием посмотрел все эпизоды вашего путешествия! Это хороший велосипед и моя мечта собрать что-то похожее. Отдельно хочу поблагодарить за обзор и сайт, где можно увидеть комплектацию
Hallo Henry. Tolles video! Kannst du mir erklären wie genau du den Flaschenhalter an der Sitzstrebe befestigt hast und was für Material benötigt wird? Vielen Dank im Voraus für deine Rückmeldung!
Lay the wheel on the ground, get your fingers behind the largest cassette cog, and pull. It should take a decent amount of pressure to get it off, but not a huge amount. The cassette, freehub and end cap should all come off together.
Nice setup. Have you ever had any thoughts on total weight or reducing weight at all? Do you think reducing the total weight by 6-7 kg make a noticable difference on hike-a-bike strethes?
I never weighted the bike to be honest, I only know that it's heavy to lift when fully loaded. On that note, I think every kilo makes a noticeable difference on hikeabikes and such... in my view there are two sides of luxury: bringing more things (like a chair for example) for comfort and so on, that's luxury...or bringing less items to have it easier while cycling in the mountains or hikeabikes or in the general handling, that's also luxury... I prefer the latter
Hallo Henry. Nice video. I also own a Fargo. It is what you say it is. My setup is a lot different, as personal as possible. Very important overall, the tubeless fat tires. Surly Extraterrestrial 2.5 Good Pedaling to You.
Great setup, when my bike breaks a Fargo looks a good choice. May I ask what ferries you used between Greece and Turkey as I cant seem to find any direct routes, Cheers
Hallo Henry! Mich würde interessieren wo und wie du dein Setup zusammen gestellt hast? Das Salsa Fargo wird als Komplett Rad in der Regel anders angeboten. (Kein Dynamo Hub, keine DT Hubs, 11er Kasette, DropBar Lenker, etc) Finde deine Varianten deutlich besser. Daher würde mich interessieren wie du umgebaut hast?
Nice setup. Love the storage idea for spare spokes.
I've broken 1 spoke in 40K miles riding in the last 7 years on a heavily laden bike.
10:11 love the -subtle- Milka flex
Love my 2018 Fargo. I've thought about "replacing" it with something newer but I can't let it go. There is no bike out there as versatile, Maybe the Ritchey Ascent. I've ridden over 6000 kilometers on mine and just completed the Baja Divide. Love it.
Как тебе Surly Ogre или Ecr?
@@bikealmaks Yeah exactly, I was thinking of the new Surly Ogre too
Great job, Henry.
Simple, straightforward, practical: helpful!
Thanks!
amazing videos Henry, loved your journey and review 🤩
I've really enjoyed the comfort and simplicity of my Fargo w 4 panniers on the road. When I've ventured to include bumpy jeep roads,the changes needed are obvious. Thank you for excellent info on set up,including large frame bag . Happy trails to you !😊
Great setup Henry, thanks for sharing this. Awesome video!
Picked up a Fargo today can't wait for it to arrive and get dialed in. Loved this video and the fact that you fit in some good lifehack/tips. Much love!
Thanks. Glad the fargo work so well, and your bags set up was nice. Good luck with your journey
Very informative and great setup tips! Thanks for sharing.
I love the setup and the explanation for the choice of each component!
Lots of good ideas here. Thank you. I love all your bikepacking videos. From my learning, on my own bikepacking setup, I think your advice on where to pack different items is the best part of your videos. I have a second bottle cage on the non-drive-side of my rear stays, and your comment in the video about it making it harder when you lay the bike down really rings true to me. I may even remove mine.
Thank you for the very helpful detail regarding your bag selection and details! Very well done. I love my Fargo. I run the Rholoff and Magura four piston hydraulic brakes with the same tires you mentioned, stellar go everywhere, do everything set up!
Top Video - vollgepackt mit super Infos! Danke fürs Teilen!
Many thanks!. Some Teutonic precision and thoroughness on display there.
Thanks Henry - really informative and some great ideas. The spokes stored in the seat tube is genius! Been thinking about buying a Fargo so this was very helpful.
Glad I can help =)
This is what exactly what I have been looking for, great video thank you !
This was a wonderful watch. Thank you.
The Fargo is a bike i look at often.Your setup is awesome, seat post spokes is a great idea. Just subbed.
Thank you for the video! That was exactly the kind of bike review that I was looking for! You have done a great job👍
Amazing bike setup, bikepacking rig and adventure brother!
Loved your bottle cage idea, thanks!
Thank you for sharing your set up Henry!
You're welcome 🙂
Very informative. Thank you! I has given me lots to think about. Safe travels!
Thank you so much for sharing your set up! I was taking notes for my upcoming adventures 👌🏻 Cheers
Awesome =)
very straight forward and well backed with good value information. Just what I needed.
เป็นvlogที่มีประโยชน์มาก👏👏👏
I've got the same size/model of Salsa Fargo over here with a SON dynamo as well. Such a great adventure bike, love it!
What a well done video👍. It was Informative, concise and creative. Thanks for the inspiration you’ve given me to upgrade some things on my bike.
Very well thought through setup, I like that !!!👍
I will have watched this video 20 times to take a cue for my Fargo I like all or almost everything you set up for your trip congratulations
vielen Dank für das tolle Video
tolles bike und setup. Großer Fan eurer Videos :)
Dankeschön =)
Well done video. Concise, to the point, informative. Thanks, Danka, Takk, Merci, Gracias, Arigato See you on the trails!
Wow you have a really nice bike dude. Love it
Aaayyyyeee finally thanks much for the video 🙌
Thank you for this excellent video. It has really helped me make some difficult decisions when it comes to building my own bikepacking setup. :)
You are real.... really real.... thanks a lot for share your knowledge!
Danke für das Setup-Video. Habe selber nen Breezer Radar X Pro. Ist ebenfalls ein absolutes Allroad-Bike. Aber den Salsa-Rahmen finde ich mega spannend. Vorallem die SRam 12-Fach ist natürlich der Knaller!!! Macht weiter so!! LG
Hyvä video.
Salsa Fargo on hieno pyörä ja hieno oli myös kattaus.
Kiitos!
Pray all is well..
Miss you both😁
Great review ❤
All in All. Das Fargo ist ein geiles Teil. 👍
I learned a great tip from your video. I didn't know on the DT Swiss 350 hubs that the cassette could be removed by hand. That is huge for a bike adventurer.
Nice setup.... Thanks.
Nice set up..Tnx for sharing..
I am glad I saw this video because in another one I suggested you guys to get oval chainring but it looks like you beat me to the punch. Nice set up for the bike. The only thing I would personally try to add or change is the fork. You can choose one with no more than 120mm and one you can lock for the times you don’t need it. Also, try the WTB saddles, they are great and come in a wide variety of ways to make the ride more comfortable to you. 🤙
Henry, thank you, this was so well done like all your videos. I found the bags part very helpful as my partner and I plan our bag setup. Agree with you about the convenience of the harness approach. Would you consider doing a short video about what you pack in each bag? I think viewers would really appreciate it.
@henrymerk im wondering where you storage your laptop :)
Thanks, glad I could help :)
I don't know if it would help a lot because the items are still to this day not settled and shifted around.. also Moni and I share lots of the gear, which makes things more tricky.
@@LucaMontoya it's in the handlebar bag
@@HenryMerk wow didn’t thought it has that much space! Thanks Henry 🥂
I find your setup very good. Have similar on my bike. Cheers!
Useful content thanks 👏👏👏
That is an amazing setup. I am going to be working towards something like this myself. Well done. New follower here. Crow
awesome video.
Классный байк, хороший обзор.
Thank you!!!!!! very informative. cheers!!
Thank you for good video 👍
Good luck and best wishes 👍
Great setup, found a good match with WTB volt saddle.
Also wanted tosay:"Your videos are great!!!"
байк просто бомба, спасибо что показал)👍
fullpack for strong bike... keep safe and more videos
I like the way you explain with video now I have I idea thanks from Philippines.
Very interesting video 👍
thanks for the info very good
Thank you for sharing my friend 😊
My pleasure :)
Thanks Henry...this is on my short list as I hunt for a belt-drive "gravel-tourer"
I just picked up a Breezer Thunder a couple months ago. Checks off most of the similar attributes that this Salsa Fargo has. Couldn't pass up the deal as the whole bike was cheaper than a Fargo frame. For now i'll just accumulate gear and enjoy the adventures. I like the idea of a small bungee to secure the top of the water bottle.
Hi Henry, schöner Aufbau. Fahre auf meinem Fargo den Ergon MTB Core als Sattel. Ich bin super zufrieden, vor allem, weil man auch auf langen Strecken eine gepolsterte Hose braucht. Es empfiehlt sich aber, sich den Abstand der Beckenknochen zu vermessen.
Sehr informativ, würde auf so langen Touren auch die mechanische Bremse bevorzugen, einen Bowdenzug bekommt man wahrscheinlich immer irgenwo her oder kann ihn notfalls mit Klemmen fixen
Hi! Super fan of all your videos! Stunning adventures and incredibles images! After this video, I've rested with one doubt: which is the model of the tent that you used (and use) during your trips? Thank you very much for all your videos. Happy adventures!
Forumslader is good choice.. been running mine for 3.5years now,
Thanks for tips
Henry, I enjoyed this. I have the Fargo with the wood chipper bars and have found the Salsa dry bag (version pre bleed valve) is too large and too difficult to compress to fit between the bars to my liking. A compression sack with a garbage bag linner has worked best. This is to ask if you feel the sea to summit Big River bag is waterproof and a good option over compression sack + garbage bag liner I have been using? Much appreciated
Hey Henry! Love watching your videos. Thaks for sharing your experience with the bike!
I'd be interested to know which navigation app you are using on your trip :)
Save travels!
I'm using the app "Osmand+" for navigation. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks!
Thank you for your support, appreciate it :)
This is a great and very useful video, thank you! The gearlist mentioned at the end seems to have gone? I'd love to see that, if not. Thanks for the effort of doing such a valuable video!
Thanks for sharing! I always forget we can fit stuff in the various frame tubes :D No mudguard in front?
С большим удовольствием посмотрел все эпизоды вашего путешествия! Это хороший велосипед и моя мечта собрать что-то похожее. Отдельно хочу поблагодарить за обзор и сайт, где можно увидеть комплектацию
Thanks mate, appreciate it :)
Real nice set up. Maybe strange question but what pants and short are that, looks good, seems to be comfortable en quickly drying?
Hallo Henry. Tolles video! Kannst du mir erklären wie genau du den Flaschenhalter an der Sitzstrebe befestigt hast und was für Material benötigt wird? Vielen Dank im Voraus für deine Rückmeldung!
Great video Henry! Can you explain in more details how you are able to remove the cassette without tools on a DT Swiss 350 rear hub?
Lay the wheel on the ground, get your fingers behind the largest cassette cog, and pull. It should take a decent amount of pressure to get it off, but not a huge amount. The cassette, freehub and end cap should all come off together.
@@HenryMerk Sweet, thanks for the tip!
When shit hits the fan wow that come out of the blue now that was the best for me 😂😂 well explained great video. But yeah that bit was funny 🇬🇧👍
😅
great content tho brother
Are u planning on cycling thru Iran? Also, what’re you using fir route planning/ navigation: maps/ cyclo comp?
Can you do a quick gear video next? Bike looks cool.
Did you have problem with reach with the change to the curved flat bar? Do you use the stock fork?
It would be great to see a video about Moni´s setup :)
Nice setup. Have you ever had any thoughts on total weight or reducing weight at all? Do you think reducing the total weight by 6-7 kg make a noticable difference on hike-a-bike strethes?
I never weighted the bike to be honest, I only know that it's heavy to lift when fully loaded.
On that note, I think every kilo makes a noticeable difference on hikeabikes and such... in my view there are two sides of luxury: bringing more things (like a chair for example) for comfort and so on, that's luxury...or bringing less items to have it easier while cycling in the mountains or hikeabikes or in the general handling, that's also luxury... I prefer the latter
gorgeous bike, do you not feel the need for a suspension fork?
Hallo Henry. Nice video. I also own a Fargo. It is what you say it is. My setup is a lot different, as personal as possible. Very important overall, the tubeless fat tires. Surly Extraterrestrial 2.5 Good Pedaling to You.
To you, too :)
MONI, WERR ARE YOU!! 😂❤👊
Thinking if down sizing and moving to this type of set up.
Great setup, when my bike breaks a Fargo looks a good choice. May I ask what ferries you used between Greece and Turkey as I cant seem to find any direct routes, Cheers
We used the ferry between Rhodos and Fetiye.
Thanks for the video. Where do you put your tent and your clothes ?
Did i understand it right that its a carbonfork? Is there mounts on the fork for the bags/bottles?
Super Video und tolles Bike Setup! Salsa Fargo oder Bomtrack Beyond + ADV - welches ist Dein Favorit?
Merci, sind beides tolle Bikes zu ihrem Preis.
View yang indah ...,💪💪💪💪💪
Hello, Henry. Can you tell me,why hadn't you chosen dropbar? It is less comfortoble for mixed conditions trips?
Hello Henry. What is the size of the RD Ranger frame bag , LG or XL, please?
Très intéressant, merci ! Tous ces bons conseil pourront également servir à des cyclistes moins ambitieux que vous ! 👍
Very cool video. Being in Europe I'm surprised at how American that bike is with the Revelate bags and being a Salsa.
Hallo Henry!
Mich würde interessieren wo und wie du dein Setup zusammen gestellt hast?
Das Salsa Fargo wird als Komplett Rad in der Regel anders angeboten. (Kein Dynamo Hub, keine DT Hubs, 11er Kasette, DropBar Lenker, etc)
Finde deine Varianten deutlich besser. Daher würde mich interessieren wie du umgebaut hast?