Originally Posted by
Aquakitty
I read that post as well, before I even posted this thread as it comes up on Google. Not sure what to make of it. The guy comes across as a whiny blow hard who can't get over it, but at the same time it could be a real issue. .
The Adventure Cycling thread reflects what has been said elsewhere: the Salsa Fargo seems to be very particular about how the front panniers are loaded. Salsa says that (see their contributions in the Adventure Cycling thread). Dirt Rag magazine pointed that out in one of the first reviews of the bike. Other owners have reported that. I have no personal experience with one myself.