2024 Salsa Fargo Steel Frameset
SalsaFargo is our original drop bar mountain bike. A bit of a cult classic, its designed for mixed surface riders and bikepackers who want the versatility to take any route and the capability to carry everything needed when theyre out for days on end. The Fargo frameset is a feature-rich platform that lets you build your dream machine from the ground up - where will it take you?
Alternator Dropouts
Tune your ride characteristics and switch to single speed with ease. Our swappable dropout plates allow for multiple drivetrain options.
On-Bike Storage
Carry more on your bike and less on your body. Our frames and forks feature mounts for extra bottles, camping gear, and ride accessories.
TRIPLE BUTTED CROMOLY TUBESET
Salsa-designed, triple-butted, and frame size-specific seamless CroMoly tubing
FIRESTARTER 110 DELUXE FORK
Light, tough, and ultra-versatile, this is our carbon fork for all-terrain riding. Two sets of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg give you room for extra water or Anything Cages, and mid-blade mounts accommodate low rider racks. Firestarter fits a wide range of tire sizes, from 27.5 x 2.8-3.0" to 29 x 2.2-3.0"
FARGO GEOMETRY
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
ALTERNATOR DROPOUTS 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. See our Alternator Page for more info
BELT DRIVE COMPATIBLE
Tested and certified for belt drive use
MULTIPLE WHEELSIZE VERSATILITY
This wheel and tire size rolls fast, keeps weight down and offers excellent maneuverability
REAR RACK FRIENDLY
Fargo geometry and spacing can accommodate 275+, 29:, and, on sizes small to x-large, 29+ making for a highly capable bike thats ready for just about any endeavor
Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Plus Rack 135/142/148
Click for Universal Framesheet
- Frame (Frameset):
- Fargo Triple Butted CroMoly
- Fork (Frameset):
- Firestarter 110 Deluxe
- Color (Frameset):
- Black
- Headset (Components):
- Cane Creek 40
- Front Wheel (Wheels):
- Deadbolt UL included
- Rear Wheel (Wheels):
- Deadbolt UL included
- Rigid Fork Length:
- 483-486mm
- Fork Offset:
- 45-51mm
- Upper:
- ZS44
- Lower:
- EC44
- Seatpost:
- 27.2mm
- Seat Collar:
- Steel: 30mm / Ti: 32mm
- 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 Spacing:
- 148 or 142mm thru-axle / 135mm QR w/ Alternator reduction plates
- Derailleur Hanger:
- QR = FS1312; TA = FS1385 (1.75TP with fender mount); SS = FS1318; SSTA = FS1375; L Rohloff = FS1371
- Front Brake (Rotor):
- 74mm post mount (160-180mm)
- Front Spacing:
- 110 x 15mm thru-axle
- Fender Mounts:
- Yes
- Suspension Fork Length (Travel):
- 501-511mm (100mm)
- Rear Axle Size:
- 148mm rear spaced: 12 x 180L, TP = 1.5**, TL = 20 /142mm rear spaced: 12 x 174L, TP = 1.5**, TL = 20 /135mm rear spaced: quick release /142 & 135mm spacing require the use of Salsa Alternator Reduction plates (FS2360)**Pre-2022 Fargo models use Alter
- 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)
- 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)
- Rear Brake, (Rotor):
- 51mm I.S. (160-180mm)
- Rack Mounts:
- Yes
- Bottle Mounts:
- 4 (3-Pack config)
- Stem Clamp:
- 28.6mm
- Crown Race:
- 40mm
- Front Axle:
- ø15 x 135, TP=1.5, TL=12