Salsa Cycles | 2024 Fargo Apex 1

Adventure-focused steel capability built for bikepacking, gravel exploration, and off-road touring.

The Salsa Fargo Apex 1 is a drop-bar adventure bike designed for riders who want maximum versatility, long-distance comfort, and off-road capability for bikepacking, gravel riding, expedition touring, and mixed-terrain exploration.

Built around Salsa’s Fargo triple-butted CroMoly steel platform, the 2024 Fargo combines stable adventure geometry, massive tire clearance, cargo-ready mounting options, and SRAM Apex 1 simplicity into a bike equally capable on gravel roads, rough dirt tracks, and remote touring routes. Unlike traditional gravel bikes focused primarily on speed, the Fargo prioritizes comfort, stability, and expedition-ready versatility for riders heading far beyond paved roads.

Key Features

• Triple-Butted CroMoly Steel Frame
Steel frame construction delivers excellent ride comfort, durability, and loaded touring stability across long-distance rides.

• Adventure Geometry Platform
Stable geometry improves comfort and control for bikepacking, rough gravel riding, and multi-day exploration.

• SRAM Apex 1 Drivetrain
Simple and dependable 1x11-speed drivetrain offers practical gearing and reduced maintenance complexity for adventure riding.

• 29er Off-Road Capability
Large-volume 29” tires improve traction, rollover capability, and comfort across rough terrain and mixed surfaces.

• Cargo and Bikepacking Ready
Rack compatibility and extensive mounting options make the Fargo ideal for expedition touring and loaded bikepacking setups.

Technical Specifications

• Category
Adventure Gravel Bike

• Discipline
Gravel, MTB

• Frame
Fargo Triple-Butted CroMoly Steel

• Bottom Bracket Standard
BSA, 73mm, Threaded

• Tire Clearance
Up to 3"

• Fork
Salsa Firestarter 110

• Drivetrain
SRAM Apex 1x11-Speed

• Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex 1

• Shifters
SRAM Apex 1

• Crankset
Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32T

• Cassette
SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T

• Chain
SRAM PC-1110

• Brakes
TRP Spyre-C Disc Brakes

• Brake Rotor Compatibility
51mm I.S. (160-180mm)

• Wheelset
Front: WTB Serra 15x110mm Hub with WTB ST TCS 2.0 i25 29" Rim
Rear: WTB Serra 12x148mm Hub with WTB ST TCS 2.0 i25 29" Rim

• Tires
Teravail Sparwood 29x2.2" Durable Casing Tires

• Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper

• Stem
Salsa Guide

• Seatpost
Salsa Guide, 27.2mm

• Saddle
WTB Volt Medium Steel

• Headset
Cane Creek 40 Series

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

• Color Options
Orange (#C96A2B)

Geometry

Built for riders seeking a steel adventure platform capable of gravel riding, bikepacking, expedition touring, and rugged off-road exploration.