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 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 farther.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Fargo, Proprietary Kung Fu CroMoly |
| Color | Fun Guy Green |
| Weight | TBA |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Crankset | FSA Alpha Drive Trekking, SM = 170mm, MD, LG, XL = 175mm |
| Chainring | FSA 26-36-48T |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA PowerSpline |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50 9 speed 11-34T |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Low Clamp, Triple |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, 9-Speed, Long Cage |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fargo Fork |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10-Series, TR, Black |
| Handlebar | Salsa Woodchipper, SM, MD = 42cm, LG, XL = 46cm |
| Stem | Salsa Pro Moto 3, 31.8mm, Black |
| Stem Sizes | SM = 80mm, MD = 100mm, LG = 110mm, XL = 120mm |
| Grips | Salsa Gel Cork Grip Tape |
| Front Brake | Avid BB5 Road Mechanical, 160mm |
| Rear Brake | Avid BB5 Road Mechanical, 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro RL341 |
| Tires | Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29 x 2.25" or Continental X-King 29 x 2.2" |
| Front Shifter | Microshift Bar-End, 3-Speed |
| Rear Shifter | Microshift Bar-End, 9-Speed |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-369, 27.2 x 410mm, Black |
| Seatclamp | Salsa Lip-Lock, Black |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula Sealed Bearing, 32H, Black |
| Rear Hub | Formula Sealed Bearing, 32H, Black |
| Quick Release | Formula |
| Spokes | DT Swiss, Champion SG, Silver |
| Nipples | DT Swiss, Brass, Silver |
| Rims | Alex XD Comp 29er, 32H |
* 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.
Press
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 -
Front Suspension Compatible
Suspension-corrected frame design allows use of rigid 29'er fork or 80mm travel suspension fork -
Custom-Designed Rear Dropout
Proven Fargo rear dropout design. Investment cast CroMoly. Chainstay-mounted disc brake , rack and fender mounts, and replaceable derailleur hanger -
Chainstay-Mounted Disc Brake
Hassle-free rack and fender mounting -
Any Mountain Crankset Compatible
Accepts 10-speed Double and 9/10-speed Triple MTB cranksets without sacrificing tire clearance -
Integrated Rack and Fender Mounts
Cast and ribbed into dropout for durability. Designed to work best with Salsa Wanderlust Rack -
Waterbottle Bosses
Frame accepts 3 waterbottle cages. Fillet brazed for durability -
Generous Tire Clearance
Fits 29 x 2.3" tire w/ ample mud clearance, 29 x 2.1" with fenders -
Powdercoat Paint
Provides durable finish -
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. Powdercoat finish -
Mid-Blade Mounts
Thru-mount mid-blade mounts designed to work best with Salsa Down Under lowrider rack and/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
| Wheelsize | 29" |
|---|---|
| Tire Clearance | Clearance for up to 29 x 2.3" (622 x 58mm) tire |
| Fork | Salsa Fargo Fork included. 1-1/8" threadless. 300mm steerer tube. Compatible with 80mm travel 29'er suspension forks |
| Headset - Upper | 1-1/8” threadless (EC34/28.6) |
| Headset - Lower | 1-1/8” threadless (EC34/30) |
| Seatpost | 27.2mm |
| Seat Collar | 30.0mm. Salsa Lip-Lock included |
| Front Derailleur | 28.6mm, Low Clamp, Bottom Pull |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm English |
| Crankset | Fits any mountain double or triple |
| Front Brake | 51mm I.S., maximum rotor size 185mm |
| Rear Brake | 51mm I.S., maximum rotor size 185mm |
| Front Spacing | 100mm x 9mm QR |
| Rear Spacing | 135mm x 10mm QR |
| Bottle Mounts | 5 per frameset (3 on frame, 2 on fork) |
| Derailleur Hanger | Part number FS2310 |
| Frame Weight | S (5.06 lbs/2295g), M (5.25 lbs/2381g), L (5.44 lbs/2468g), XL (5.63 lbs/2554g) |
| Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer | 1158 grams with full length steerer tube |
| Color | Fun Guy Green |