
2025 Salsa Fargo Ti Frameset - Titanium
SalsaThe Fargo Titanium Frameset is a high-quality canvas for mixed-terrain bikepacking adventures. With the adaptability for many different drivetrains, wheel/tire sizes, and cargo setups, you can choose what suits your needs and keep evolving as your riding does. The 3/2.5 seamless titanium tubing and Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork deliver supreme ride quality, and the comfortable geometry will make you feel right at home no matter how far you roam. Build this into your dream titanium bikepacking bike and go get lost (in a good way).
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
Seatpost:
Salsa Lip-Lock seat post collar
Frame:
6.31 lbs (includes fork, headset, front/rear thru axles, seat collar, alternator plates)
Color:
Titanium
Fork:
Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe
Front Axle:
Deadbolt UL thru axle
Rear Axle:
Deadbolt UL thru axle
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:
3/2.5 seamless titanium tubeset
Custom spec, seamless triple-butted titanium tubing. Appropriate stiffness and compliance for a fantastic ride quality. Lightweight with superior fatigue life
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.
SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS:
Click for Bicycle Owner's Manual
Click for Alternator Dropout Instructions
- Frame Suspension Fork Length (Travel):
- 501-511mm (100mm travel)
- Frame Rigid Fork Length:
- 480mm axle-to-crown
- Frame Fork Offset:
- 45-51mm
- Frame Rear Spacing:
- 148mm, 142mm thru-axle or 135mm quick-release with Alternator Reduction Plates
- Frame Rear Brake (Rotor):
- Flat mount (160-180mm rotor)
- Frame Front Brake (Rotor):
- Flat mount (160-180mm rotor), flat mount frame standard (35 mm thickness), 42 mm bolt length
- Frame Headset - Upper:
- ZS44
- Frame Headset - Lower:
- EC44
- Frame Front Spacing:
- 110 x 15 mm thru-axle
- Frame Steerer Tube:
- 28.6mm, Tapered
- Frame Crown Race:
- 40mm
- Frame Seatpost:
- 27.2mm
- Frame Dropper Post Compatible:
- No
- Frame Seatpost Clamp:
- 32.0mm
- Frame Derailluer Hanger:
- Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount
- Frame Bottom Bracket:
- 73mm BSA, threaded
- Frame Crankset (Max Ring):
- 1x crankset: 36t max. Boost and 34t non-boost or 46t Gates Belt Drive Sprocket, 2x crankset: 42/28t max. Boost and Non-Boost
- Frame Accessory Mounts:
- Rack Mounts Frame: Yes, Rack Mounts Fork: Yes, low-rider compatible. Salsa Down Under rack recommended.
- Frame Bottle Mounts:
- Bottle Mounts Frame: XS: Two, SM-XL: Three, Bottle Mounts Fork: One set of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg
- Frame Front Fender Mounts:
- No
- Frame Max Tire Outer Diameter:
- 29 wheels: 41-76mm (1.6"-3.0") SM - XL, 41-66mm (1.6" - 2.6") XS 27.5" wheels: 47-76mm (1.85"-3.0") 26" wheels: 70-76mm (2.75"-3.0")"
- Frame Frame Construction:
- Fargo 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium
- Frame Front Derailleur Clamp:
- 148mm rear spaced: high direct-mount (29mm offset) with Problem Solvers bracket (FS1328) 142mm rear spaced: high direct-mount (26.5mm offset) with 34.9mm clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1323)
- Frame Fork Construction:
- Carbon