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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 therethis is an Onza Ibex...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Cheers moorsey72 - liking yours too, something a bit different with a classic look.
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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...
View Articlesmuggers 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...
View Articleciquta 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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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...
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STATO - yhmciquta - 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...
View Articleciquta 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...
View Articlescud 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...
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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
View Articleswe1 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...
View Articleajantom 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...
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