- Build Kit
- Frame Specs
- Geometry
- Explore Geometry +
- Kung Fu CroMoly Tubeset +
- Triple-Butted Tubing +
- Front Suspension Compatible +
- ZS44 Semi-Integrated Headset Standard +
- Investment-Cast Alternator Dropouts +
- Rear Wheel Evolution Friendly +
- Adjustable Ride Characteristics +
- Set-It-And-Forget-It Singlespeed Setup +
- Replaceable/Serviceable Hardware +
- Versatile Crank/Gearing Options +
- Rear Rack Friendly +
- Waterbottle Bosses +
- Generous Tire Clearance +
- Firestarter Carbon Fork Included With Bike +
- Fork Blade Waterbottle Bosses +
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Fargo, triple-butted seamless Kung Fu tubing |
| Color | Gun Metal Gray |
| Fork | Salsa Firestarter Carbon |
| Rear Shock | nil |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Front Der | SRAM X7 HDM, 10-speed |
| Rear Der | SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM 1050, 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 28/42t |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/EC44 |
| Stem | Thomson X4 |
| Handlebar | Salsa Woodchipper 2, size specific |
| Grips | Salsa Gel Cork tape |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex, integrated |
| Front Brake | SRAM BB7, custom for Salsa |
| Rear Brake | SRAM BB7, custom for Salsa |
| Brake Lever | SRAM Apex, integrated |
| Rotors | SRAM G2CS, 160mm front/rear |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Salsa 2, 15 x 100mm |
| Rear Hub | Salsa 2, 135mm QR |
| Spokes | Stainless, butted, black |
| Rims | NoTubes Rapid 25 |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25" |
| Weight | |
|---|---|
| Complete Bike Weight | 25 lb 10 oz for size Medium |
| MSRP (USA) | |
|---|---|
| Complete Bike | $2,299 |
| Frameset w/ Carbon Firestarter Fork | $999 |
Component Sizing
| Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Length | 60mm | 70mm | 90mm | 90mm | 100mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 42 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 |
| Seatpost Offset | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm |
* Specification and pricing subject to change without notice
| Frame | 2015 Fargo CroMoly |
|---|---|
| Wheelsize | 29" |
| Tire clearance | Designed for 29 x 2.3" tire |
| Fork | Salsa Firestarter Carbon Fork included. Designed for 100mm travel 29'er suspension forks. |
| Headset-Upper | 1-1/8" Zero Stack (ZS44/28.6) |
| Headset-Lower | For Tapered: 44mm External Cup (EC44/40) For Straight: Zero Stack (ZS44/30) |
| Seatpost | 27.2mm |
| Seat Collar | 30.0mm. Salsa Lip-Lock Included |
| Front Derailleur | Problem Solvers Direct Mount clamp included, High Direct Mount Front Derailleur |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA |
| Crankset | Compatible with 1x, 2x, and 3x mountain cranksets; Max chainring sizes 1x (36T), 2x (42/30T), 3x (48/36/26T) |
| Front Brake | 74mm post mount, minimum rotor size 160mm, maximum rotor size 200mm |
| Rear Brake | 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 160mm, maximum rotor size 180mm |
| Front Spacing | 15 x 100 thru-axle |
| Rear Spacing | Alternator Dropouts, Mulitple Configurations: 135 x 10mm QR; 142 x 12mm Thru-Axle; 135 x 10mm Rolhoff |
| Bottle Mounts | 5 per frameset (3 frame, 2 fork) on sizes SM - XL, 4 per frameset (2 frame, 2 fork) on size XS |
| Derailleur Hanger | Replaceable Alternator plates. Driveside QR Geared FS1312. Driveside QR Singlespeed FS1318. Non-driveside QR FS1313. Non-driveside Rohloff FS1331. 12 x 142mm Thru-Axle FS1330 |
| Cable Routing | Full housing, under toptube. Clean Rohloff routing down seatstay |
| Frame Weight | XS 2430g, SM 2300g, MD 2380g, LG 2470g, XL 2550g |
| Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer | 580g |
| Color | Gun Metal Gray |
| Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Rider Height | 150cm - 160 cm | 160cm - 175cm | 173cm - 183cm | 180cm - 191cm | 188cm - UP |
| A. Toptube Effective | 525mm | 545mm | 565mm | 580mm | 600.0mm |
| B. Seat Tube Length | 355.6mm | 406.4mm | 457.2mm | 508.0mm | 558.8mm |
| C. Headtube Angle | 69° | 70° | 70.5° | 71° | 71° |
| D. Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| E. BB Drop | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| F. Chainstay Length | 455 - 472mm | 455 - 472mm | 455 - 472mm | 455 - 472mm | 455 - 472mm |
| G. Headtube Length | 100mm | 100mm | 125mm | 150mm | 170mm |
| H. Fork Length | 483mm | 483mm | 483mm | 483mm | 483mm |
| J. Fork Offset | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm |
| K. Wheelbase | 1060.7 - 1077.7mm | 1064.3 - 1081.3mm | 1068.4 - 1085.4mm | 1078.7 - 1095.7mm | 1099.4 - 1116.4mm |
| M. Stack | 608.3mm | 612.7mm | 638.4mm | 664.2mm | 683.1mm |
| N. Reach | 356.3mm | 369.3mm | 369.8mm | 376.9mm | 391.2mm |
| P. Standover | 690.3mm | 728.5mm | 774.8mm | 818.1mm | 856.8mm |
Measurements based on:
- a Salsa Firestarter Carbon fork which is equivalent to an average 100mm fork at 20% sag.
- a 29 x 2.25" tire measuring 740mm in diameter.
- standover (P) measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center.
Reviews
“I used the Fargo 2 as a commuter, a mountain bike, and a bike- packing off-road tourer. It performed well in each environment.”
-Bicycle Times – December 2013
“I didn’t get to ride it nearly as much as I wanted to (right on across the state and beyond), but the little bit of dirt and gravel I did experience left me impressed.”
-Bicycle Times – July 2013
“The bottom bracket sits higher than a typical touring bike’s, but lower than that of an all-out mountain bike. This compromise creates a stability with agility that is one of the bike’s standout features.”
-BikeOvernights – February 2012
“Big wheels, commanding ride: this do-it-all bike won us over”
-BikeRadar – 2009
“With six bottle cages (including two on the rigid forks), rack and mudguard mounts front and rear, and masses of mud clearance even with 2.4in tyres, the Fargo certainly ticks all the long- distance rough trail boxes.”
-BikeRadar – 2009
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“While it may not be a master of any one thing, it certainly is a skilled jack of all trades.”
-Dirt Rag – July 2009
“More than a year has passed and the Fargo project has been one of the most rewarding bikes to ever grace my quiver. From coffee runs to shredding singletrack, this bike has delivered. Not just delivered, it’s been a blast. One bike to rule them all? I think so.”
-Expedition Portal – June 2013
“On moderate trails and dirt roads where you need to haul gear and go long, this one-of-a-kind mountain bike has it made.”
-GearJunkie – May 2011
“This is a bike that doesn’t neatly fall into any category. It can be many things to many riders. The only thing that holds it back is a lack of imagination.”
-Mountain Bike Action – April 2012
“If you could only have one bike, for whatever reason, this would be the bike to have. Short of racing, a change of tyres is enough to make the Fargo capable of pretty much any kind of riding. I'd have no qualms about completing a road century on it, or an MTB enduro, or a backwoods tour.”
-Road.CC – April 2011
“The Fargo absolutely shines on fire roads, dirt paths, gravel roads, and the like.”
-TwentyNineInches – June 2009