How to Choose Mountain Bikes
Salsa Fargo Rival 1 27.5+ Bike
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Designed with the capability to carry everything needed when you're out for days on end, the Salsa Fargo Rival 1 27.5+ drop-bar mountain bike provides predictable handling with or without a load.
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Wheel Size
27.5+ inches
Number of Gears
11 gear(s)
- The comfort and real estate of the Salsa Woodchipper handlebar provides the perfect perch for mixed-surface riding
- Massive clearance for 27.5+, 29, or 29+ wheels let you build a bike that's just right for you and your styles of riding
- Alternator V1.5 dropouts allow a single-speed drivetrain or belt-drive compatibility
- Full Firestarter carbon fork with a tapered steerer tube allows confident tracking through the tough stuff
- Salsa-designed Cobra Kai chromoly tubing is triple-butted and specific to the frame-size
- Three-Pack mounts allow the use of Anything Cages or water bottles (not included), with low-rider mounts for racks or panniers
- Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Standard rear rack (not included)
- Pedals sold separately
- 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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- Pickup in store or curbside
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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 | Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Fork | Firestarter carbon |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant, XSYNC 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 Long Cage |
| Rear Cogs | Sunrace CSMS8 11-42t |
| Number of Gears | 11 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic, 160mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex |
| Rims | Sun Ringle Duroc |
| Front Hub | Sun Ringle |
| Rear Hub | Sun Ringle |
| Wheel Size | 27.5+ inches |
| Tires | WTB Ranger, Dual DNA, UST Bead |
| Tire Width | 3 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Woodchipper 2 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | Promax 27.2mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Pedals | Sold separately |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Weight | 26 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (167214, 140386, 140387, 124177)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 150 - 160cm | 160 - 175cm | 173 - 183cm | 180 - 191cm | 188cm and up |
| Reach | 349.7 | 352 | 368.4 | 384.8 | 409.1 |
| Stack | 594 | 615 | 643.1 | 671.1 | 689.7 |
| Effective Top Tube | 520 | 540 | 565 | 590 | 620 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 355.6 | 406.4 | 457.2 | 508 | 558.8 |
| Standover Height | 690 | 732 | 778 | 821 | 859 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 110 | 140 | 170 | 190 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68.5 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Wheelbase | 1045 - 1061 | 1061 - 1078 | 1077 - 1093 | 1104 - 1120 | 1136 - 1152 |
| Chainstay | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 |
| Fork Offset | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
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.
