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rob2728 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
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spev on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Right, sorry for the massive delay, work has been crazy busy,
here's the rear with a Conti Speedking 29x2.0, 50mm at its widest on Halo 29er (23mm internal) rims
loads of room there
this is an Onza Ibex 2.4 (its huge) 58mm wide on the same rim
fits ok, bit tight down at the chainstays
the only other tyre I had to try was a Conti Mountain King 2.2 (56mm on the same rim) but its much smaller than the Onza
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ciquta on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Thankyou spev, really helpful!!
Didn't expect it could fit 2.4" on 23mm rims (well, didn't expect a 2.4" on 23mm would be just 58mm)
In the meanwhile my size went sold out and I found a great deal on a Fargo2 second hand so...
but I will keep am eye on next year frame, it's not hard to sell a Fargo... 
By the way: when Genesis is expected to show off 2017 vagabond?!?
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STATO on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Has anyone with a Vagabond got a comparison with a Surly LHT. Thinking of moving to the Genesis for the discs, but I love my LHT so its a difficult call 
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addy6402 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
I've built mine up and have been commuting on it this week - 10/12 miles each way of road, towpath with a few singletrack diversions thrown in. It's been great - a sturdy but nimble bike.
I'm pleased with the spec - TRP Hylex brakes, Alpkit flared drops, Arch EX/superstar wheels with 2.0 Big Apples and 2x10 gearing (38/24, 11-36) with dia-compe bar end friction shifters as I couldn't get hold of the indexed Microshift ones...
Hoping to use it for a mix of commuting/touring when not riding fat/full suss/road.
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moorsey72 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Looks a great build stato. Just finished phase one of my build. Gone for something a bit different with alfine 8. Think im gonna change the cables to black though as bit of overkill on the green. Also 2.35 big apples still on trial.
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moorsey72 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Sorry stato, got all mixed up 
that post was aimed at addy6402. Just for your info on first few trips out the vagabond rides lovely, mtb comfort with more nimble handling. My build: 29er wheels, alfine 8 on the back with alfine sporthub on the front (dynamo). Nitto noodle bars, jtek shifter. Sturmey archer crank with fsa 36t chainring, fsa orbit headset(cos its green), clark quad brakes(cos they were cheap), big apple 2.35 tyres. Going to add a brooks b17 saddle for a bit more comfort when funds (and missus) allows.
Third genesis bike, lovely frames and great styling, highly recommended.
https://flic.kr/p/L2DF77
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addy6402 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Cheers moorsey72 - liking yours too, something a bit different with a classic look.
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STATO on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Nice, I wasn't keen on the idea of purple but it looks pretty good in the pics being posted. Ive gone for a blue full build as I found one on offer that I could get through c2w. Shouldve been built by now but not heard from the shop yet, hopefully next week. Will be taking the bar end shifters off if anyone is interested in them, I like them but wont suit the intended use.
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smuggers on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Hi, First time poster here & I've been keeping tabs on this thread for a while. I have just finished building my Vagabond & hope to tour on it next year..Just got back from my first ride and must say how impressed I am with the handling and the positioning on the Vagabond.. I plumped for a small frame in purple and have come across a couple of issues, one being toe overlap and being unable to fit a rear mudguard, due to my 2.2 conti's being only a few mm's from touching the tyre..I have put some 40c Marathon Mondials on & have been able to fit the mudguard to the rear. I need to figure out how to attach a photo & will try to later, when I get home on the PC.. Glad I went for just a frame, then I could spec what I wanted.. Halo Vapour rims, laced to XT hubs ( the strong ones ) with 14mm plain gauge DT spokes.. My friend built them for me and he said they're good strong wheels. The rest of the spec is - midge bars,Thompson X4 stem,dura ace 9 speed shifters, TRP brake levers, TRP Spyres, Thompson seatpost, flite gel saddle, Deore tripple chainset, XT front mech, Deore Shadow rear mech,SKS touring pedals with restraps fitted.. I have also got myself a Ortlieb bike packing saddle pack and a Alpkit Kanga for the front..I may also get a frame bag, but not sure yet..Still debating if I whould put some Tubus panniers on and use my Carradice bags.. Eventually I would like to try bike packing, but will need to get a smaller tent, lighter sleeping bag and a smaller sleep mat.. Dont think my better half will be pleased though after how much I've spent on the Vagabond build..lol
Regards..
Smuggers
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ciquta on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
so can it fit big apples 2,35??
on what rims did you managed to?
on my Fargo I fit them on a 21mm rim it was a pain in the ass, I'm so worried to get a flat I wouldn't be able to fix it on the track
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esky123 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Hi guys. I also have a vagabong just wondering if anybody had any advise on chainsets I wanted to run a double with ideally at least a 42 on for more top end speed any recommendations as road chainsets don't fit due to the 73mm Bob shell.
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addy6402 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
STATO - yhm
ciquta - I've got approx. 1cm clearance from a 2.0 big apple on Arch EX to my XT front mech - I imagine a 2.35 would be pretty close! They are blooming tight to get on the rims...
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moorsey72 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Ciquita, i have 2.35 big apples on my build(pic attached on previous post). Run fine although i have an alfine fitted so no front mech to worry about getting in the way. Corners like a motorbike but considering something thinner for touring as they do tend to soak up any power you put through the pedals. Look cool though 
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ciquta on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
I just toured from Italy to the Netherlands on a pair of 2.35 big apples... very happy about how they roll, only downside is they push the BB too up, I can't put a foot on the ground while keeping my ass on the saddle...
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ciquta on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
BTW: the new Vagabond 2017 is unveiled!
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scud on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Not a Vagabond owner, but have a Mk 1 Salsa Fargo, so in a similar vein, once Big Apples that i bought it with wore, i found that Specialized Fast Track have been good tyres, used it for my winter commute of 56 miles to/from work in rural Norfolk with the debris and mud on the road from sugar beet trucks and they stood up really well.
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ciquta on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
I was all excited to get a Vagabond Frameset from 2017 since I came too late to get the 2016 one... then they come out with this disgusting black on white :(((
very disappointing
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swe1 on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Same here ciquta =(.
I'll try to get a purple FS in Large and build it up with a longer stem for the Jones H Bar Loop. I'll report for those who were curious about other Bar options but it'll take some time cause it's of course N+1...
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ajantom on "Genesis Vagabond - anyone got one?"
Currently £750 for the 2016 full bike in large from the Edinburgh Bike Co-op. Seems like a proper bargain!
How would the bike be with another set of wheels set up with wideish road tyres? I'm thinking it could replace my CX bike and road bike, and do for a lot of off-road duties too!
Need to make my mind up as the sale allegedly finishes tomorrow.
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