How to Choose Mountain Bikes
Salsa Fargo Apex AXS Transmission Bike
$3,399.00
This drop-bar mountain bike from Salsa is a trusty companion for rides to postcard-worthy places. It thrives on mixed surfaces. Its stable geometry means predictable handling with or without cargo.
Key Details
Wheel Size
29 inches
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- Thrives on mixed surfaces, rolling everything from technical singletrack trails and two-track to gravel and the occasional pavement with comfort and control
- Stable geometry means predictable handling with or without a load on any road
- Triple-butted chromoly steel frame and Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork
- Spec'd with 29 x 2.2 in. tires; clearance for up to 29 x 3.0 in. tires (up to 29 x 2.6 in. for XS frames)
- Boost front and rear spacing (142 mm thru-axle and 135 mm quick-release rear spacing possible with Salsa Alternator Reduction plates; not included)
- Alternator flat-mount UDH dropout
- Suspension corrected for 100 mm travel 29 in. forks
- Multiple on-bike cargo features include Three-Pack and lowrider rack mounts on fork, 2 bottle mounts, and accessory mounts under the down tube
- Also compatible with the Salsa Alternator rack (not included)
- SRAM APEX AXS S1000 Transmission 1 x 12-speed drivetrain and brakes
- 34T chainring and 10–52T cassette offer maximum range
- Tubeless-ready WTB i30 Sport Terra wheels
- Teravail Radia stem and handlebar; Stratum seatpost
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Gravel Cycling Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Frame | Triple-butted chromoly steel |
| Step-Through | No |
| Mountain Bike Style | Cross-country |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Cutthroat Carbon |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle, 34T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, BSA |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex AXS D1 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM XS-1270 Eagle Transmission, 10–52T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex D1 |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex AXS D1 |
| Rims | WTB Sport Terra i30 |
| Front Hub | 15 x 110 mm, 32h |
| Rear Hub | 12 x 148 mm, 32h |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Teravail Camrock, Durable casing, Fast compound, tan wall |
| Tire Width | 2.2 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Teravail Radia 24 |
| Stem | Teravail Radia |
| Seat Post | Teravail Stratum |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket Fusion |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA Orbit ITA |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Flattop |
| Weight | 27 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (C03140)
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'2" - 5'7" | 5'6" - 5'11" | 5'10" - 6'3" | 6'2" - 6'7" |
| Reach | 366 | 371 | 388 | 412 |
| Stack | 605 | 633 | 661 | 680 |
| Effective Top Tube | 540 | 565 | 590 | 620 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 406.4 | 457.2 | 508 | 558.8 |
| Standover Height | 732 | 778 | 821 | 859 |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 140 | 170 | 190 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 |
| Wheelbase | 1083 | 1099 | 1126 | 1158 |
| Chainstay | 462 | 462 | 462 | 462 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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