Fargo is our original drop bar mountain bike. A bit of a cult classic, it’s designed for mixed surface riders and bikepackers who want the versatility to take any route and the capability to carry everything needed when they’re out for days on end. Designed as a drop bar mountain bike, optimized for fit with the Salsa Woodchipper or Cowchipper handlebars. Capable of handling everything from technical singletrack trails, two-track, gravel, and the occasional paved road. Predictable handling with or without a load. The bike to ride for multiple-surface excursions
-
29" / 27,5" Dropbar MTB frameset: triple butted CroMo tubing
- Firestarter 110 deluxe Carbon fork: The most full-featured high modulus carbon bikepacking fork available. Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" steerer tube. 180mm maximum rotor size. 27.5 x 2.8–3.0" or 29 x 2.2–3.0" tire capable. Four set of Three-Pack mounts offer incredible load carrying possibilities. Mid-blade mounts for low rider racks. Internal routing for 110 Boost dynamo hubs. Fender mounts (compatible with 29 x 2.2" tire maximum)
-
Alternator Drop Outs V1.5 :Split-able version of our renowned Alternator Dropout for ultimate drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff, or Gates Belt Drive. Set Alternator Dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling or set back for more stability.
-
Belt Drive Compatible Tested and certified for belt drive use ultiple Wheelsize Versatility Fargo geometry and spacing can accommodate 275+, 29:, and, on sizes small to x-large, 29+ making for a highly capable bike that’s ready for just about any endeavor
-
Rear Rack Friendly Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Standard Rack
Tech. Specs:
| Design Wheel/ Tire Size |
29 x 2.4" |
| Alternative Wheel/ Tire Size |
27.5 x 3.0", 29 x 2.4" w/ fender (29 x 3.0" only compatible on SM–XL frame sizes) |
| Suspension Fork Length (Travel) |
501–511mm (100mm) |
| Rigid Fork Length |
483–486mm |
| Fork Offset |
45–51mm |
| Headset-Upper |
ZS44 |
| Headset-Lower |
EC44 |
| Seatpost |
27.2mm |
| Seat Collar |
Steel: 30mm
Ti: 32mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount |
148mm rear spaced: high direct mount (29mm offset) Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1328)
142mm rear spaced: high direct mount (26.5mm offset) via 28.6mm clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1326) |
| Bottom Bracket |
73mm BSA, threaded |
| Crankset (Max Ring) |
1x crankset: 36t max Boost & 34t non-Boost or 46t Gates Belt Drive Sprocket, 2x crankset: 42/28t max Boost & Non-Boost |
| Rear Brake, (Rotor) |
51mm I.S. (160–180mm) |
| Rear Spacing |
148 or 142mm thru-axle
135mm QR w/ Alternator reduction plates |
| Rear Axle Size |
148mm rear spaced: 12 x 180L, TP = 1.75, TL = 20
142mm rear spaced: 12 x 174L, TP = 1.75, TL = 20
135mm rear spaced: quick release
142 & 135mm spacing require the use of Salsa Alternator Reduction plates (FS2360} |
| Derailleur Hanger |
QR = FS1312; TA = FS1385 (1.75TP with fender mount); SS = FS1318; SSTA = FS1375; L Rohloff = FS1371 |
| Fender Mounts |
Yes |
| Rack Mounts |
Yes |
| Bottle Mounts |
XS = 2, SM–XL = 3 |
| Stem Clamp |
28.6mm |
| Crown Race |
40mm |
| Front Brake (Rotor) |
74mm post mount (160–180mm) |
| Front Spacing |
110 x 15mm thru-axle |
| Front Axle |
ø15 x 135, TP=1.5, TL=12 |
| Bottle Mounts |
4 (3-Pack config) |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Salsa
, ,
|
|
|
|
|
|
XS |
SM |
|
LG |
|
| Sitzrohrlänge (C-T) / Seat Tube Length |
355,6 |
406,4 |
457,2 |
508,0 |
558,8 |
| Oberrohrlänge / Top Tube Length |
520 |
540 |
565 |
590 |
620 |
| Steurohrlänge / Headtube Length |
90 |
110 |
140 |
170 |
190 |
| Steurohrwinkel (°) / Head Angle |
68,5 |
69 |
69 |
69 |
69 |
| Sitzrohrwinkel (°) / Seat Angle |
74 |
74 |
73 |
73 |
73 |
| BB Drop |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
| Kettenstrebenlänge / Chain Stay Length |
445-462 |
445-462 |
445-462 |
445-462 |
445-462 |
| Fork Offset |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
| Trail |
|
|
|
|
|
| Radstand / Wheelbase |
1045-1061 |
1061-1078 |
1077-1093 |
1104-1120 |
1136-1152 |
| Überstandshöhe / Standover |
690 |
732 |
778 |
821 |
859 |
| Reach |
349,7 |
352,0 |
368,4 |
384,8 |
409,1 |
| Stack |
594,0 |
615,0 |
643,1 |
671,1 |
689,7 |
| Vorbaulänge / Stem Length |
60 |
70 |
70 |
80 |
80 |
| Kurbellänge / Crank Arm Length |
170 |
170 |
175 |
175 |
175 |
| Lenkerbreite / Handlebar Width (dropcenter - center) |
420 |
440 |
440 |
460 |
460 |
