Salsa Fargo frame kit - Graphite

Let your imagination run wild with the Fargo steel frame. The triple butted steel tubes of the Fargo provide support and comfort while being robust enough to tackle singletracks in Montana or transport the bike on a bus in Argentina. The Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork offers compliance, load capacity, and abrasion-resistant plates to reduce wear. The Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts open up more build options than ever before. The smooth ride and endless adaptability of the Fargo make this steel frame one of the best options on the market for bikepacking. Assemble it and hit the road.

• Designed by Salsa, triple butted and frame size specific seamless CroMoly tube
• Lightweight, robust, and extremely versatile, this is our carbon fork for rides on any terrain. Two sets of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg provide space for extra water or Anything Cages, and mid-blade mounts allow for low rider racks. Firestarter fits a variety of tyre sizes, from 27.5 x 2.8–3.0" to 29 x 2.2–3.0"
• Designed as a drop-bar mountain bike, optimised for use with Salsa Woodchipper or Cowchipper handlebars. Capable of handling everything from technical singletrack, doubletrack, gravel, and occasionally paved roads. Predictable handling with or without load. The bike for multi-surface excursions
• Split version of our renowned Alternator dropouts for ultimate drivetrain versatility. Ride with singlespeed or geared, QR or thru axle, freehub or Rohloff, or Gates belt drive. Set the Alternator dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that leads to quick and nimble handling, or back for more stability. More information can be found on our Alternator page
• Tested and certified for use with belt drive
• This wheel and tyre size rolls fast, keeps weight low, and offers excellent manoeuvrability
• Fargo geometry and spacing can accommodate 275+, 29: and sizes from small to extra large 29+, resulting in an extremely capable bike ready for almost any undertaking
• Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Plus Rack 135/142/148
  
  
  

Technical Data:

Frame: Fargo Triple Butted CroMoly
Fork: Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe
Colour: Grey
Headset: FSA Orbit ITA
Front Axle: Deadbolt UL Thru Axle included (15 x 135L, TP=1.5, TL=12)
Rear Axle: Deadbolt UL Thru Axle included (12 x 180 L, TP=1.5, TL=20)
Design Wheel/Tyre Size: 29 x 2.2"
Alternative Wheel/Tyre Size: 27.5 x 3.0", 29 x 2.2" with fender (29 x 3.0" only compatible with frames in sizes SM–XL)
Fork Length (Travel): 506 mm (100 mm)
Rigid Fork Length: 480 mm
Fork Offset: 51 mm
Upper Headset: ZS44
Lower Headset: EC44
Seatpost: 27.2 mm
Seat Clamp: Steel: 32 mm 
Derailleur Mount: 148 mm rear axle spacing: high direct mount (29 mm offset) Problem Solvers mount (FS1328) / 142 mm rear axle spacing: high direct mount (26.5 mm offset) over 28.6 mm clamp Problem Solvers mount (FS1326)
Bottom Bracket: 73 mm BSA, threaded
Crankset (Maximum Ring): 1x crankset: 36T max Boost & 34T non-Boost or 46T Gates belt drive sprocket, 2x crankset: 42/28T max Boost & Non-Boost
Rear Brake (Rotor): Flat Mount (140–160 mm)
Rear Axle Spacing: 148 or 142mm thru axle / 135 mm QR with Alternator reduction plates
Rear Axle Size: 148 mm rear axle spacing: 12 x 180L, TP = 1.5**, TL = 20 / 142 mm Rear Axle Spacing: 12 x 174L, TP = 1.5**, TL = 20 / 135 mm rear axle spacing: quick release / 142 & 135 mm axle spacing require the use of Salsa Alternator reduction plates (FS2360) **Fargo models before 2022 use Alternator plates and thru axles with 1.75 TP (thread pitch). Both 1.5 and 1.75 TP plates are compatible with the Fargo frame. Ensure that the TP of plate and axle match before installation.
Derailleur Hanger: QR = FS1312; TA = FS1385 (1.75TP with fender mount); SS = FS1318; SSTA = FS1375; L Rohloff = FS1371
Fender Mounts: Yes
Rack Mounts: Yes
Bottle Mounts: 4 (3-Pack configuration)
Stem Clamp: 28.6 mm
Headset Cone: 40 mm
Front Brake (Rotor): Flat Mount (160–180 mm)
Front Axle Spacing: 15 x 110 mm thru axle