Definitely new.... bike questions for dirt road travel

[Aurora]

Hi all --

First off, I am definitely new to the biking world, but have big goals for learning and travel.  About 6 months ago, I purchased a Salsa Vaya 2 -- with plans to tour, eventually tour for a long period of time.  I would ideally like to head south through South America - riding down the spine of the Andes.  I love my bike, so far, but haven't yet gotten it all rigged up for multi-day traveling (which i hope to do this summer).

I have a few questions about the Vaya 2 versus a bike more like the Salsa Fargo.  Am I able to do the dirt road riding I would like do riding South to Patagonia on my vaya?  Why or why not?

Thanks in advance for your patient explanations!

[harryonaspot]

The only downside to the Vaya or similar types of bikes is tire size. I presently have 40 mm tires on my Fargo. But I can go larger or smaller. The Vaya does not give you that option. If you think you will stay on good roads you should be fine.

[csm]

I'd err on the side of caution and go with a Fargo.... You can size down the tires easier on it than you can size up tires on the vaya.

Which is basically what the above poster said....


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[harryonaspot]

I plan on a similar trip. Maybe 2015. Keep me in mind as things get closer.
Harry