2025 Salsa Fargo Steel Frameset - Black

Let your imagination roam wild with the Fargo Steel Frameset. Fargo's triple-butted steel tubing is supportive and comfortable, yet durable enough to ride singletrack in Montana or strap to a bus in Argentina. The Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork offers compliance, cargo capacity, and abrasion-resistant plates to reduce wear and tear. Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts open up more build options than ever before. Fargo's smooth ride and endless adaptability make this steel bikepacking frame one of the finest options out there. Build it up and wander.

WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Headset:

FSA Orbit ITA

Frame:

7.69 lbs (includes fork, headset, front/rear thru axles, seat collar, alternator plates)

Color:

Black

Fork:

Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe

Front Hub:

Salsa Deadbolt UL thru-axle, 15 x 135L, TP=1.5, TL=12

Rear Hub:

Salsa Deadbolt UL thru-axle, 12 x 180L, TP=1.5, TL=20

KEY FEATURES:

On-Bike Storage

• Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body

Alternator Dropouts

• Adjustable chainstay length to tune ride characteristics and to allow tire fit flexibility
• Ability to tension chain for single speed use
• Riders have upgrade options

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

Triple Butted CroMoly Tubeset

Salsa-designed, triple-butted, and frame size-specific seamless CroMoly tubing

Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork

With trail-taming compliance and abrasion-resistant plates in high-wear areas, the Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork is designed for the rigors of rides that cover multiple road surfaces in unpredictable conditions

Fargo Geometry

Designed as a drop bar mountain bike, optimized for fit with the Salsa Cowchipper or Woodchipper 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 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts

Our renowned Alternator rear dropout grants you ultimate drivetrain versatility. Go geared or single speed, QR or thru-axle, freehub, Rohloff, or Gates Belt Drive. Fargo comes equipped with a Boost-spaced thru-axle plates that are compatible with flat-mount brakes and ready for a rack and fenders. Different plates may be required for other drivetrain setups. Alternator also lets you adjust your wheelbase: set them all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling or set them back for more stability.

Belt Drive Compatible

Tested and certified for belt drive use

Multiple Wheelsize Versatility

The Fargo frame can accommodate 27.5+, 29", 29+ wheels and tires (29+ only compatible with sizes Small to X-large). This makes for a highly capable bike that's ready for any endeavor on just about any terrain.

Cargo-friendly

Designed for use with Salsa Alternator Plus Rack 135/142/148 in the rear. The fork is compatible with Salsa Down Under Rack or Anything Cage HD using the Three-Pack mounts.

Click for Geometrical Chart

SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS:

Click for Bicycle Owner's Manual

Click for Fargo Framesheet

Click for Alternator Dropout Instructions

Click for ASTM Riding Conditions Classifications

Click for Salsa Fargo Frame Bage Guide