Fargo 3
The Fargo is our drop-bar, off-road adventure bike.
First introduced in 2008, the Fargo has developed a cult status as a bicycling anomaly: a disc brake only, drop bar mountain bike designed for off-road touring and bikepacking.
Drop bars provide multiple hand positions for long rides on singletrack, gravel, and pavement…or possibly, a mix of all three.
The Kung Fu CroMoly frameset provides an excellent ride quality without dismissing durability.
Use our Wanderlust Rack and Fargo Fork for fully loaded touring. Or carry a light load with the use of a bikepacking setup. Add Anything Cages to the Fargo fork for additional storage space for water, ultralight shelters, or gear. If you're taking on rougher terrain, the suspension-corrected frame design also accommodates a suspension fork. The Fargo is an extremely versatile beast of burden.
The Fargo is designed to take you wherever it is you wish to go. Throw a dart at a map, make some plans, load up your gear, and hit the dirt.
Fargo. Go far.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Fargo 3 CroMoly |
| Fork | Fargo, CroMoly, 1-1/8" |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Front Der | Shimano SLX HDM |
| Rear Der | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano 9-Speed 11-36T |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano M552 42/32/24T |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Rear Shock | nil |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 ZS44 |
| Stem | Salsa Pro Moto 3 +25 |
| Handlebar | Salsa Woodchipper 3 |
| Grips | Salsa Gel Tape |
| Shifter | Microshift Bar-End 9-Speed |
| Front Brake | Avid BB7 |
| Rear Brake | Avid BB7 |
| Brake Lever | Tektro |
| Rotors | 160mm Front/160mm Rear |
| Seatpost | Salsa Pro Moto 3 |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V |
| Tires | Continental Race King 29 x 2.2" |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Salsa 3 by Formula, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Salsa 3 by Formula, 32H |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Rims | Sun Inferno 25mm |
* Specification subject to change without notice
Geometry & Fit
| Switch to mm Switch to inches | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Rider Height | 5'3" - 5'9" | 5'8" - 6'0" | 5'11" - 6'3" | 6'2" - UP | |
| A.Top Tube Effective | 21.46 " | 22.24 " | 22.83 " | 23.62 " | |
| B.Seat Tube Length | 16.0 " | 18.0 " | 20.0 " | 22.0 " | |
| C.Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70.5° | 71° | 71° | |
| D.Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 73° | 73° | ° | |
| E.BB Drop | 2.76 " | 2.76 " | 2.76 " | 2.76 " | |
| F.Chainstay Length | 17.91 " | 17.91 " | 17.91 " | 17.91 " | |
| G.Head Tube Length | 3.94 " | 4.92 " | 5.91 " | 6.69 " | |
| H.Fork Length | 18.43 " | 18.43 " | 18.43 " | 18.43 " | |
| J.Fork Offset | 1.77 " | 1.77 " | 1.77 " | 1.77 " | |
| K.Wheel Base | 41.86 " | 42.04 " | 42.45 " | 43.26 " | |
| M.Stack | 23.56 " | 24.57 " | 25.59 " | 26.33 " | |
| N.Reach | 14.70 " | 14.73 " | 15.01 " | 15.57 " | |
| P.Stand Over | 28.49 " | 30.30 " | 32.00 " | 33.53 " |
| Switch to mm Switch to inches | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Rider Height | 160cm - 175cm | 173cm - 183cm | 180cm - 191cm | 188cm - UP | |
| A.Top Tube Effective | 545 mm | 565 mm | 580 mm | 600.0 mm | |
| B.Seat Tube Length | 406.4 mm | 457.2 mm | 508.0 mm | 558.8 mm | |
| C.Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70.5° | 71° | 71° | |
| D.Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 73° | 73° | ° | |
| E.BB Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | |
| F.Chainstay Length | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | |
| G.Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | |
| H.Fork Length | 468 mm | 468 mm | 468 mm | 468 mm | |
| J.Fork Offset | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | |
| K.Wheel Base | 1063.2 mm | 1067.7 mm | 1078.2 mm | 1098.9 mm | |
| M.Stack | 598.5 mm | 624.2 mm | 649.9 mm | 668.8 mm | |
| N.Reach | 373.4 mm | 374.2 mm | 381.3 mm | 395.5 mm | |
| P.Stand Over | 723.5 mm | 769.6 mm | 812.8 mm | 851.7 mm |
Salsa Fargo fork is included.
Measurements listed are based on:
* a Salsa Fargo fork which is equivalent to an average 80mm 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.
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Setup
The best way to determine your proper frame size is to visit your local bicycle dealer. The fit chart below is a simple starting point, but the enormous variation in human body dimensions make it impossible to guarantee this fit chart will work precisely for you. We strongly suggest you consult your local bike shop in this matter. They will help you make a wise purchase.
Frame Tech
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Explore Geometry
Designed as a drop-bar MTB, optimized for fit with Salsa Woodchipper Bar. Capable of handling everything from technical singletrack trails to two-track, to gravel and the occasional paved road. Predictable handling with or without a load. The bike to ride when you will hit every imaginable type of trail surface. -
Kung Fu CroMoly Tubeset
Custom-designed, triple-butted, seamless Sanko CroMoly Kung Fu tubing. Size-specific tubing specification -
Triple-Butted Tubing
Removes weight where it isn't needed, while maintaining frame strength -
Front Suspension Compatible
Frame design allows use of rigid 29'er fork or 80mm travel suspension fork -
ZS44 Semi-Integrated Headset Standard
Compatible with tapered or straight 1-1/8" steerer forks -
Custom-Designed Investment-Cast Rear Dropout
Tour Divide-proven Fargo rear dropout design. Chainstay-mounted disc brake, rack and fender mounts, and replaceable derailleur hanger -
Chainstay-Mounted Disc Brake
Hassle-free rack and fender mounting -
Versatile Crank/Gearing Options
Accepts new-school mountain doubles or traditional mountain triple cranksets allowing you to choose the appropriate gearing for ripping singletrack or loaded backcountry bikepacking -
Integrated Rack and Fender Mounts
Cast and ribbed into dropout for durability. Designed to work best with Salsa Wanderlust Rack -
Waterbottle Bosses
Frameset accepts 5 waterbottle cages (3 on frame, 2 on fork). Brazed for durability -
Fargo Fork Included
Custom-designed, triple-butted, Kung Fu CroMoly with forward facing, stainless steel, double-eyelet dropouts. Mid-blade mounts. Back-of-leg waterbottle bosses. Fender mounts. 51mm I.S. disc brake mount -
Mid-Blade Mounts
Thru-mount mid-blade mounts designed to work best with Salsa Down Under lowrider rack or Minimalist rack -
Fork Blade Waterbottle Bosses
Back-of-leg waterbottle bosses in triple boss configuration for Anything Cages or hi/low placement of waterbottle cages -
Generous Tire Clearance
Fits 29 x 2.3" tire w/ ample mud clearance, 29 x 2.1" with fenders
| Wheelsize | 29" |
|---|---|
| Tire clearance | Designed for 29 x 2.3" tire |
| Fork | Salsa Fargo Fork included. 1-1/8" threadless. Compatible with 80mm 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 | Fits any mountain double or triple |
| Front Brake | 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 160mm, maximum rotor size 203mm |
| Rear Brake | 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 140mm, maximum rotor size 203mm |
| Front Spacing | 100 x 9mm QR |
| Rear Spacing | 135mm x 10mm QR |
| Bottle Mounts | 5 per frameset (3 on frame, 2 on fork) |
| Derailleur Hanger | FS2310 |
| Cable Routing | Full housing, under toptube |
| Frame Weight | TBA |
| Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer | 1158 grams (2.6 lbs) with full length steerer tube |
| Color | Deep Blue |