Ok. I’ve actually had it a week. It’s my drop bar upgrade from my Surly Bridge Club, which I guess I will now sell as I don’t really need two. Although that is proving a little sentimental for me as the BC was my first bike and got me clean and sober.
I got the Salsa to be my new touring bike and I love it. I will love it even more after my bike fit next week and after I get a new rogue panda frame bag for it. I know people talk about flat bar, bikes, being more comfortable for long distances, etc.… But I find this bike to be so much more comfortable than my bridge club. And it’s faster. I thought I would find the fat tires, a little offputting… But I kinda like them. It’s a very plush ride. probably or maybe I will change them out for something a little narrower before my first trip. Or maybe not.
It’s definitely a faster bike. I’m breaking all my Strava records in the last week. I love the ability to run bolt on frame and top two bags. I think it needs a dynamo hub.
by brother_bart