GDMBR Bike Recomendations

[Jake Northrup]

Hi everyone.  Planning a GDMBR trip for 2027.  I'm looking for bike recommendations.  I'd like to get the bike in Spring 2026, do a few shorter trips in summer 2026 and dial in setup, and ride the GDMBR in 2027.  I've got experience in both long distance backpacking and bike touring, but not off road bike touring.  A few that I've got on my list are Salsa Fargo, Salsa Cutthroat, Co-Motion Divide, Trek Checkout.  Other good ones I should be looking at?  Right now I'm leaning towards the Fargo...  Thanks!