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  Topic Name: Trolls and Ogres?! on: January 28, 2014, 04:39:13 PM
Moyo


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« on: January 28, 2014, 04:39:13 PM »
I want to do some dirt touring in the next few years and would like to do it on a Troll/Ogre or similar ride suited for bikepacking. I still have an internal debate over the 29 (i'm a tall guy, ~6'3") vs. 26 (spares available outside of America, 2.7 inch ! tire clearance) issue, but I should probably stop reading message boards and just ride more.

Anybody out there know of a bike shop that demos Trolls, Ogres, Fargos, or fatbikes?
Or is there anybody out there who'd let me try theirs out for a few days? No funny business.
I've ridden an Ogre on the streets around Austin's REI, but that just doesn't give me a true taste of how much one of these bikes and I will get along on trails and dirt roads.

FWIW I live in Texas, but would love a reason to travel outside of the state.
Let me know if anybody has some advice or would be willing to help me out.
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  Topic Name: Trolls and Ogres?! Reply #1 on: January 29, 2014, 07:52:23 AM
sherpaxc


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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2014, 07:52:23 AM »
I would think Bicycle Sport Shop would be your best chance if you're in Austin. I'm not sure what they have for rentals but they carry all of those models.
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  Topic Name: Trolls and Ogres?! Reply #2 on: January 29, 2014, 08:01:24 AM
JRA


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« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2014, 08:01:24 AM »
Since you said you're not opposed to traveling….
The Path Bike Shop in Tustin, CA has a rotating selection - http://thepathbikeshop.com  And they occasionally have demo days.

(The shop is about a 10 minute drive or a 30 minute ride from SNA airport)
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  Topic Name: Trolls and Ogres?! Reply #3 on: January 29, 2014, 05:40:10 PM
Moyo


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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2014, 05:40:10 PM »
Sherpa, thanks! I will call them tomorrow but based on the website it seems like they really only have ogres and fargos.
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