How to Choose a Gravel Bike
Salsa Fargo Apex 1 Bike
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Keep your options open with the steel-frame Salsa Fargo Apex 1 bike. Compatible with multiple wheel sizes and drivetrain options, it's a rugged bikepacking rig with singletrack adaptability.
Key Details
Wheel Size
29 inches
Number of Gears
11 gear(s)
- Split-able version of the Salsa Alternator 1.5 dropout allows for multiple drivetrain setups from geared to single speed to belt drive compatibility
- Firestarter 110 fork features 4 sets of Salsa Three-Pack mounts and internal dynamo cable routing
- Versatile wheel size can run 27.5+, 29, or 29+ in. platforms
- Includes fender mounts (fenders not included)
- 29 x 3 in. maximum tire clearance without fenders (29 x 2.6 in. on XS frames); 29 x 2.2 in. maximum tire clearance with fenders
- 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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- 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 | Gravel Cycling Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Frame | Triple-butted CroMoly steel |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Firestarter 110 |
| Crankset | Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | Sram DUB BSA MTB73 |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T, 11-speed |
| Number of Gears | 11 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | TRP Sypre-C brakes, 160 mm 6-bolt rotors |
| Brake Levers | TRP |
| Rims | WTB ST TCS 2.0 i25 |
| Front Hub | WTB Serra, 15 x 110 mm |
| Rear Hub | WTB Serra, 12 x 148 mm |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Teravail Sparwood in black with durable casing |
| Tire Width | 2.2 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | Salsa Guide |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Steel |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (227828)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'11" - 5'3" | 5'3" - 5'9" | 5'8" - 6' | 5'11" - 6'3" | 6'2" and Up |
| Reach | 350 | 364 | 368 | 385 | 409 |
| Stack | 594 | 615 | 643 | 671 | 690 |
| 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 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 |
| Wheelbase | 1050 - 1067 | 1067 - 1084 | 1083 - 1100 | 1110 - 1127 | 1141 - 1158 |
| Chainstay | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 | 445 - 462 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 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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Location:Tennessee
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'11"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
1 year ago
Love it so far.
Yes , I recommend this product
500 miles in and seems like an excellent choice. Hope to try it out on the Arkansas High Country Race this fall.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'11"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
1 year ago
Horrible Customer Service.
I hate to dog a bike based upon a companies customer service - but Salsa sucks. I have never had a more toxic experience with a customer service team. All I asked them was what the chain-line was on the bike and boy, you would have thought I had asked them to drink bleach or something. If there is another bike manufacturer that you like - go with them. I regret my purchase based upon the people at Salsa.