The Fargo Build

So here it is – the Fargo build. I had a lot of fun shooting this. I shot this as a photo documentary and tried to stay out of the way. I love to shoot as a journalist and let things happen. As you will see, I used an off-camera flash to get the lighting I was looking for. I love the lens flares and the gritty, documentary feel of the images. I will let them speak for themselves – there’s a lot of them. Oh, and those are real bike shop guys from Emporia’s own High Gear Cyclery and Fitness, not paid models in case you were wondering. And I had some fun with the color of the bike – Fun Guy Green.

Matt did a great job and put much love into my new Fargo. If you need a new bike, skateboard, parts, repairs or gear go see Matt and Stephanie at High Gear. They rule.

And for you gearheads – I bought a Fargo Complete. To be honest, I don’t know enough about components to make smart decisions about all of them, and Jason from Salsa assured me this would be a great build for me. I am adding a Brooks Flyer Special saddle and Salsa brown bar tape to match when they come in. I am also thinking about new tires, wheels, racks, panniers and fenders (yes!) for the future ride across USA. But for now, I need to get used to clipless pedals. I’ve never had them.

I have only ridden this baby twice and I love it. I am thinking of entering the Dirty Kanza because of this bike. If you’ve never heard of it check THIS out. I will need to train. I am a little scared of the race, but you only live once, and if I can complete 200 miles of Flint Hills gravel in one day, pretty much anything is possible after that.

Oh yeah, and the infamous Shawn Honea from IM Design  stopped by to see the new bike. If not for him, I would never have gotten into cycling. He got in a few shots.

Once again, thanks to High Gear for letting me invade their shop and for always working with me to get things right. Enjoy the bike shop porn.

Feed Your Monkey!

Eric