2024 Salsa Fargo Apex 1 - Orange

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Weight:
45.00 LBS
Width:
58.00 (in)
Height:
10.00 (in)
Depth:
32.00 (in)
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Fargo Apex 1 is our drop-bar off-road touring bike that knows no limits. A triple-butted steel frame, carbon fork, and massive tire clearance smooth things over when you find yourself on washboard or rooty singletrack. Alternator 1.5 dropouts let you experiment with drivetrain options (or single-speed your way home if needed), and a mind-boggling number of cargo mounts allows endless rack, bag, and bottle setups. SRAMs Apex 1 x 11 drivetrain is a reliable workhorse with the gear range for speedy adventures or hilly slogs. Fargo: load it up and get lost.

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 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

29 X 2.2" WHEEL/TIRE SPEC

This wheel and tire size rolls fast, keeps weight down and offers excellent maneuverability

MULTIPLE WHEELSIZE VERSATILITY

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

REAR RACK FRIENDLY

Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Plus Rack 135/142/148

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Frame (Frameset):
Fargo Triple-butted CroMoly Steel
Fork (Frameset):
Firestarter 110
Color (Frameset):
Orange
Rear Derailleur (Drivetrain):
SRAM Apex 1
Cassette (Drivetrain):
SRAM PG-1130, 11-42t, 11-speed
Chain (Drivetrain):
SRAM PC-1110
Crankset (Drivetrain):
Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32t
Shifter (Drivetrain):
SRAM Apex 1
Brakes and Rotors (Drivetrain):
TRP Sypre-C brakes, (160mm, 6-bolt rotors)
Headset (Components):
Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem (Components):
Salsa Guide
Handlebar (Components):
Salsa Cowchipper
Grips/Bar Tape (Components):
Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape
Seatpost (Components):
Salsa Guide
Saddle (Components):
WTB Volt Medium Steel
Front Wheel (Wheels):
WTB Serra 15 x 110mm hub, WTB ST TCS 2.0 i25 29" rim, 32h
Rear Wheel (Wheels):
WTB Serra 12 x 148mm hub, WTB ST TCS 2.0 i25 29" rim, 32h
Tires (Wheels):
Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2", Durable casing, black
Complete Bike Weight (Weight):
24lb 8oz - Large
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