Salsa Fargo frame set, peat moss

The Salsa Fargo is a legendary drop-bar adventure frame for riders seeking maximum versatility, comfort and reliability off-road. With its triple-butted CroMoly steel frame, sturdy Cutthroat Deluxe carbon fork and an exceptionally large number of mounting points, the Fargo is ideal for bikepacking, expeditions, gravel tours and technical trails.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Colour: PEAT MOSS

Technical description: Frame

• Fargo frame, triple-butted CroMoly steel
• Rear end: 12 × 148 mm thru-axle
• Alternatively compatible: 142 mm thru-axle or 135 mm QR (via Alternator spacer plates)
• Frame colour: Peat Moss

Thru-axle specification

• Front: 15 × 110 mm
  • Axle: M15 × 135, TP = 1.5, TL = 12
• Rear:
  • 148 mm: 12 × 180L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20
  • 142 mm: 12 × 174L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20
  • 135 mm: QR

Fork

• Cutthroat Deluxe Carbon
• Mounting width: 15 × 110 mm thru-axle
• Mounting height: 480 mm (rigid)
• Suspension fork equivalent: 506 mm (100 mm travel)
• Offset: 51 mm

Brake mounts

• Front: Post Mount 74 mm (for 160–180 mm rotor)
• Rear: I.S. Mount 51 mm (for 160–180 mm rotors)

Headset

• FSA Orbit ITA
• Standard: ZS44/EC44

Seat post

• Diameter: 27.2 mm

Front derailleur / drivetrain

• High Direct Mount
  • 148 mm Mounting width: 29 mm Offset
  • 142 mm Mounting width: 26.5 mm Offset
  • via 28.6 mm clamp
• Singlespeed / 1-speed:
  • max. 36 teeth (Boost)
  • max. 34 teeth (Non-Boost)
  • alternatively up to 46 teeth
• 2-speed:
  • max. 42/28 teeth (Boost & Non-Boost)

Derailleur compatibility

• QR = FS1312
• Thru-axle = FS1385
• SS = FS1318
• SSTA = FS1375
• Rohloff = FS1371

Bottom bracket

• 73 mm BSA

Tyre clearance

• max. 29 × 3.0" (XS: 2.6")
• alternatively max. 27.5 × 3.0" (XS: 2.6")

Mounting points

• Fork: 4× triple eyelets
• Frame:
  • XS: 1× bottle cage
  • S–XL: 2× bottle cage mounts
• Front rack mounts: Yes
• Rear rack mounts: Yes
• Mudguard mounts: Yes

Weight

• Depends on frame size and specification
  (The manufacturer typically specifies ~11–12 kg for the complete bike)

The Salsa Fargo is a legendary drop-bar adventure frame for riders seeking maximum versatility, comfort and reliability off-road. With its triple-butted CroMoly steel frame, sturdy Cutthroat Deluxe carbon fork and an exceptionally large number of mounting points, the Fargo is ideal for bikepacking, expeditions, gravel tours and technical trails.

Recommendation for the customer

We can build the bike exactly to your specifications –
with mechanical or electronic gear shifting,
with hydraulic or mechanical brakes,
and with a choice of flat bars or gravel handlebars.

Simply let us know your requirements, and we’ll put together a suitable, bespoke configuration for you.