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2016 Fargo X9

2016 Fargo X9

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Fargo Kung Fu 4130 CroMoly
  • Color: Red
  • Fork: Firestarter Carbon, 15 x 100mm
  • Rear Shock: nil
  • Front Der: SRAM X7 HDM
  • Rear Der: SRAM X9 Type 2
  • Cassette: SRAM 1030, 11-36t
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • Crankset: SRAM S1000, 28-42t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10 ZS44/28.6 | EC44/40
  • Stem: Thomson X4
  • Handlebar: Salsa Woodchipper 2
  • Grips: Salsa Gel Bar Tape
  • Shifters: SRAM Apex
  • Front Brake: SRAM BB7
  • Rear Brake: SRAM BB7
  • Rotors: SRAM Centerline, 160mm front/rear
  • Seatpost: Thomson Elite, 20mm setback
  • Saddle: WTB Pure V Comp
  • Front Hub: Salsa, 15 x 100mm
  • Rear Hub: Salsa, 10 x 135mm, QR
  • Spokes: DT Swiss Competition, butted, black
  • Rims: NoTubes Rapid 25, 32-hole
  • Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29 x 2.25", Performance
  • Complete Bike Weight: 25 lb 14 oz for size Large

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 29 x 2.1–2.3"
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 501–511mm (100mm)
  • Rigid Fork Length: 483–486mm
  • Fork Offset: 45–51mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: EC44
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: 30.0mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: 3x or 2x, top-pull only
  • Front Derailleur Mount: High direct-mount (26mm offset) via Ø28.6mm clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1326)
  • Bottom Bracket: 73mm BSA, threaded
  • Crankset: 1x: 32t max standard mountain bike 2x: 42/28t max standard mountain bike 3x: 44/32/22t max standard mountain bike
  • Rear Brake: 51mm I.S.
  • Brake Rotor Compatibility: 160–180mm
  • Rear Spacing: 135 x 10mm QR or 142 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 174L, TP=1.75, TL=20
  • Derailleur Hanger: QR = FS1312; TA = FS1374; SS = FS1318; SSTA = FS1375; L Rohloff = FS1371; TA Kit = FS1370
  • Bottle Mounts: XS: 2; SM–XL: 3

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 525 545 565 580 600
Seat Tube Length Metric 355.6 406.4 457.2 508 558.8
Head Tube Length Metric 100 100 125 150 170
Head Tube Angle 69 70 70.5 71 71
Seat Tube Angle 74.5 74 73 73 73
BB Drop Metric 70 70 70 70 70
Chainstay Length Metric 455 - 472 455 - 472 455 - 472 455 - 472 455 - 472
Fork Length Metric 483 483 483 483 483
Fork Offset Metric 45 45 45 45 45
Wheelbase Metric 1060.7 - 1077.7 1064.3 - 1081.3 1068.4 - 1085.4 1078.7 - 1095.7 1099.4 - 1116.4
Stack Metric 608.3 612.7 638.4 664.2 683.1
Reach Metric 356.3 369.3 369.8 376.9 391.2
Standover Metric 697 735.3 781 824.1 862.6
Rider Height Metric 152cm - 163cm 160cm - 175cm 173cm - 183cm 180cm - 191cm 188cm - UP
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length 60 70 90 90 100
Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 42 44 44 46 46
Seatpost Offset Metric 20 20 20 20 20
Stem Angle
Wheel Size
Seatpost Dropper Length Travel
Handlebar_Rise_Drop
BB Height

Measurements based on:

  • A Salsa Fargo 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

Supportive Documents

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Additional Features

Fargo Geometry 

Designed as a drop bar mountain bike, optimized for fit with the Salsa Woodchipper bar. Capable of handling everything from technical singletrack trails, two-track, gravel, and the occasional paved road. Predictable handling with or without a load. The bike to ride for multiple surface excursions 

Kung Fu CroMoly Tubeset 

Salsa-designed, triple-butted, and frame size-specific seamless Sanko CroMoly Kung Fu tubing 

Alternator Dropout Versatility 

The Alternator dropout delivers incredible drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff. Set the Alternator dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling, or set back for more stability—the power is yours. See our Alternator Page for more info 

Rear Rack Friendly 

Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Standard Rack 

ZS44 Semi-Integrated Headset Standard 

Compatible with tapered or straight 1-1/8" steerer forks 

Firestarter Carbon Fork 

Full-carbon fork with a tapered 1-1/8 to 1-1/2" steerer tube for confidence inspired tracking through the tough stuff. Massive tire clearance, up to 29 x 3" tires. 15 x 100mm thru-axle and Salsa-designed carbon layup for frame-matching compliance. 74mm post-mount style brake mount. 160 to 200mm disc brake rotor compatible 

Warranty Information

All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below.

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