Fargo Ti

The Fargo Ti is our drop-bar, off-road adventure bike with the premier ride quality of Titanium.

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.

When it comes to ride quality, Titanium is the undisputed champion of bike frame materials. It delivers a seemingly magical mixture of stiffness and comfort, while also being lightweight and durable.

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 Ti 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 Ti. Go far.

Shown on 2013 Fargo 2
Shown on 2013 Fargo 2
Shown on 2013 Fargo 2
Frameset
Frame Fargo Titanium
ForkFargo, CroMoly, 1-1/8"
Drivetrain
Front DerSRAM X.7 HDM
Rear DerSRAM X.0
CassetteSRAM PG-1070 11-36T
ChainKMC X10
CranksetSRAM S1400 26/39T
Components
Rear Shocknil
HeadsetCane Creek 40 ZS44
StemSalsa ProMoto 2 +25
HandlebarSalsa Woodchipper 2
GripsSalsa Gel Tape
ShifterSRAM Apex 10-Speed
Front BrakeAvid BB7
Rear BrakeAvid BB7
Brake LeverSRAM Rival
Rotors160mm Front/160mm Rear
SeatpostCane Creek Thudbuster ST
SaddleWTB Pure V
TiresContinental Race King 29 x 2.2"
Wheels
Front HubDT Swiss 350, 32H
Rear HubDT Swiss 350, 32H
SpokesDT Swiss Competition
RimsNoTubes Arch

* Specification subject to change without notice
Shown on 2013 Fargo 2
Shown on 2013 Fargo 2
Shown on 2013 Fargo 2

Geometry & Fit

Geometry Line Drawing
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° 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 28.69 " 30.50 " 32.21 " 33.76 "  
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° 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 728.7 mm 774.8 mm 818.2 mm 857.4 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

  • Fargo - 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 on a single ride.
  • 3/2.5 Seamless Titanium Tubeset
    Custom-spec'd, double-butted tubing. Appropriate stiffness and compliance for a fantastic ride quality. Light weight. Superior fatigue life
  • Double-Butted Titanium 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
  • Biaxially Ovalized Downtube
    Stiffens bottom bracket for improved power transfer while improving ride quality and steering control
  • Custom-Butted & Tapered Seat Tube Diameter
    Custom-butted, tapered seat tube maximizes stiffness at bottom bracket, while allowing use of a 27.2mm diameter seatpost without shim for improved rider comfort. 27.2mm seatpost size commonly available should the unexpected happen
  • Titanium 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
    Machined into dropout for durability. Designed to work best with Salsa Wanderlust Rack
  • Waterbottle Bosses
    Frame accepts 3 waterbottle cages (2 on size Small). TIG-welded in for durability. Fork accepts 2 waterbottle cages
  • Generous Tire Clearance
    Fits 29 x 2.3" tire w/ ample mud clearance, 29 x 2.1" with fenders
  • 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 high/low placement of waterbottle cages
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 32.0mm. 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 1640g (S); 1700g (M); 1760g (L)
Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer 1158 grams (2.6 lbs) with full length steerer tube
Color Industrial Mill Finish w/ Etched Graphics