2026 Salsa Fargo Steel Frameset

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.

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

• Adjusts chainstay length to modify ride traits and tire fit (with adjustable swing plates)
• Tensions chain for single-speed use (with adjustable swing plates)
• Gives riders upgrade options

Frame Specs

• Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 29 x 2.2"
• Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes 27.5 x 3.0"
• 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 Construction Triple-butted CroMoly Steel
• Fork Construction Carbon
• Suspension Fork Length (Travel) 506mm (100 mm travel)
• Rigid Fork Length 480mm axle-to-crown
• Fork Offset 51mm
• Rear Spacing 148mm; 142mm thru-axle or 135mm quick-release with Alternator Reduction Plates
• Rear Brake (Rotor) Flat mount (140-160mm rotor)
• Front Brake (Rotor) Flat mount (160-180mm rotor), flat mount frame standard (35 mm thickness), 42 mm bolt length
• Headset - Upper ZS44
• Headset - Lower EC44
• Front Spacing 110 x 15 mm thru-axle
• Steerer Tube 28.6mm, Tapered
• Crown Race 40mm
• Seatpost 27.2mm
• Dropper Post Compatible No
• Seatpost Clamp 30.0mm
• 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)
• Bottom Bracket 73mm BSA, threaded
• 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
• Accessory Mounts Rack Mounts Frame: Yes; Rack Mounts Fork: Yes, low-rider compatible. Salsa Down Under rack recommended.
• Bottle Mounts Frame: XS: Two; SM-XL: Three; Fork: One set of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg

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.

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This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.