The Fargo is Salsa’s premier steel drop-bar mountain bike, engineered for riders who demand a winning combination of versatility and rugged reliability. Designed as a do-it-all bikepacking rig, the Fargo is equally at home on local singletrack as it is on remote backcountry expeditions. Its unique geometry and build options allow you to adapt the bike for every unique adventure, keeping your possibilities wide open.
At the heart of the Fargo is a triple-butted CroMoly steel frame paired with the highly capable Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork. This combination provides a compliant ride quality while offering an incredible array of mounting points for gear, water, and accessories. The Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts provide the freedom to run various drivetrain configurations, including geared, single speed, or belt drive, ensuring the bike evolves with your riding style.
- Triple-butted CroMoly steel frame for durability and ride quality
- Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts allow for flat-mount brakes and multiple drivetrain types including single speed and belt drive
- Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork features two sets of Three-Pack mounts, lowrider rack mounts, internal dynamo cable routing, and abrasion-resistant plates
- Exceptional wheel size versatility: compatible with 27.5+, 29, or 29+ wheels and tires
- Integrated rear rack mounts (Salsa Alternator Plus Rack recommended)
- Generous tire clearance for up to 29 x 3.0" tires (clearance varies by frame size)
| Rear Axle | 12mm Thru x 148mm |
| Front Axle | 15mm Thru x 110mm |
| Brake Type | Disc |
| Fork Type | Rigid |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Frame Type | Rigid |
| Platform | Fargo |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
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