Salsa Fargo 6.1 Frameset Charcol Grey

$2,500.00

Fargo is our original drop bar mountain bike. A bit of a cult classic, it’s designed for mixed surface riders and bikepackers who want the versatility to take any route and the capability to carry everything needed when they’re out for days on end. The Fargo frameset is a feature-rich platform that lets you build your dream machine from the ground up — where will it take you?

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Features

Triple butted chromoly tubeset

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

Firestarter 110 Deluxe Fork

Light, tough, and ultra-versatile, this is our carbon fork for all-terrain riding. Two sets of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg give you room for extra water or Anything Cages, and mid-blade mounts accommodate low rider racks. Firestarter fits a wide range of tire sizes, from 27.5 x 2.8–3.0″ to 29 x 2.2–3.0″

Fargo Geometry

Designed as a drop bar mountain bike, optimized for fit with the Salsa Woodchipper or Cowchipper handlebars. 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. Check out the full Geometry Chart here.

Alternator Dropout

Split-able version of our renowned Alternator Dropout for ultimate drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff, or Gates Belt Drive. Set Alternator Dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling or set back for more stability.

Belt Drive Compatible

Tested and certified for belt drive use

29 x 2.2″ Wheel/Tyre Spec

This wheel and tire size rolls fast, keeps weight down and offers excellent maneuverability

Multiple Wheelsize Versatility

Fargo geometry and spacing can accommodate 275+, 29:, and, on sizes small to x-large, 29+ making for a highly capable bike that’s ready for just about any endeavor

Rear Rack Friendly

Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Plus Rack 135/142/148

Frame Spec

Design Wheel/ Tire Size
29 x 2.4″
Alternative Wheel/ Tire Size
27.5 x 3.0″, 29 x 2.4″ w/ fender (29 x 3.0″ only compatible on SM–XL frame sizes)
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
Steel: 30mm / Ti: 32mm
Front Derailleur Mount
148mm rear spaced: high direct mount (29mm offset) Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1328) / 142mm rear spaced: high direct mount (26.5mm offset) via 28.6mm clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1326)
Bottom Bracket
73mm BSA, threaded
Crankset (Max 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)
51mm I.S. (160–180mm)
Rear Spacing
148 or 142mm thru-axle / 135mm QR w/ Alternator reduction plates
Rear Axle Size
148mm rear spaced: 12 x 180L, TP = 1.5**, TL = 20 / 142mm rear spaced: 12 x 174L, TP = 1.5**, TL = 20 / 135mm rear spaced: quick release / 142 & 135mm spacing require the use of Salsa Alternator Reduction plates (FS2360) **Pre-2022 Fargo models 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 TP of plate and axle match before installing.
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 config)
Stem Clamp
28.6mm
Crown Race
40mm
Front Brake (Rotor)
74mm post mount (160–180mm)
Front Spacing
110 x 15mm thru-axle
Front Axle
ø15 x 135, TP=1.5, TL=12

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