Fargo Ti
The Fargo Ti is our titanium, 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.
Titanium tubing provides the finest ride quality: a delectable mix of low weight, stiffness, and vibration damping.
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 farther.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Fargo, 3/2.5 Seamless Titanium |
| Color | Industrial Mill Finish w/ Etched Graphics |
| Weight | TBA |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Crankset | Shimano XT Touring, SM =170mm, MD, LG, XL = 175mm |
| Chainring | Shimano XT 26-36-48T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT External Bearing |
| Chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 9-Speed, 11-34T |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT, Low Clamp, Bottom Pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 9-Speed |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fargo Fork, Kung Fu CroMoly |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series, TR, Black |
| Handlebar | Salsa Woodchipper, SM, MD = 42cm, LG, XL = 46cm |
| Stem | Salsa Pro Moto 2, 25-Degree Rise |
| Stem Sizes | SM = 80mm, MD = 100mm, LG = 110mm, XL = 120mm |
| Grips | Salsa Gel Cork Tape |
| Front Brake | Avid BB7 Mechanical, 160mm Rotor |
| Rear Brake | Avid BB7 Mechanical, 160mm Rotor |
| Brake Levers | Tektro RL520 Mountain |
| Tires | Continental Race King 29 x 2.2", Folding Bead |
| Front Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-End |
| Rear Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-End, 9-Speed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Shaft, 27.2mm |
| Seatclamp | Salsa Lip-Lock, Pewter |
| Saddle | Brooks B-17 Leather, Black |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano XT, 6-Bolt, Black |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XT, 6-Bolt, Black |
| Quick Release | Shimano XT |
| Spokes | DT Swiss, Competition, Black |
| Nipples | DT Swiss, ProLock Brass, Black |
| Rims | DT Swiss TK540 w/ Eyelets, 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° | 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.
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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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 tube sizes, diameters, and wall thicknesses. Appropriate stiffness where needed and compliance where needed result in fantastic ride quality. Light weight. Superior fatigue life -
Front Suspension Compatible
Suspension-corrected frame design allows use of rigid 29'er fork or 80mm travel suspension fork -
Biaxially Ovalized Downtube
Stiffens bottom bracket for improved power transfer while improving ride quality and steering control. -
Appropriate Seat Tube Diameter
Allows use of a 27.2mm diameter seatpost for improved rider comfort. 27.2mm seatpost size commonly available should the unexpected happen -
Custom-Designed Rear Dropout
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 -
Any Mountain Crankset Compatible
Accepts 10-speed Double and 9/10-speed Triple MTB cranksets without sacrificing tire clearance -
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. Powder coat 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 high/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 | 35.0mm. Salsa Lip-Lock (Pewter color) included |
| Front Derailleur | 34.9mm, 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 (4 per frameset on size Small) |
| Derailleur Hanger | Part number FS2310 |
| Cable Routing | Under downtube shifter routing. Top of downtube brake routing. Full-lenth rear brake housing |
| Frame Weight | S (3.5 lbs/1588g), M (3.5 lbs/1588g), L (3.81 lbs/1728g), XL (3.94 lbs/1787g) |
| Fork Weight w/ Uncut Steerer | 1158 grams with full length steerer tube |
| Color | Industrial mill finish w/ etched graphics |