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Salsa’s 29-inch drop-bar bikepacking bike, the Fargo, has been updated with new dropouts and the same carbon fork found on the Cutthroat. Learn all about the 2025 Salsa Fargo here…
Often referred to as the “original drop bar mountain bike,” the Salsa Fargo replaced the Deadwood in 2017 but has been in Salsa’s lineup since 2008. The Fargo has somewhat of a cult following, and it’s a well-deserved one. Its versatile geometry, capable specs, and big tire clearance make it a promising bike choice for a wide range of terrain types and routes. It’s so dependable that the last time the Fargo received any major geometry updates was in 2017 when they switched to boost hub spacing, a suspension-corrected fork, and increased tire clearance. Despite some build kit changes and new graphics, it seems Salsa has no plans to fix what ain’t broke.
The 2025 Salsa Fargo maintains the same geometry and most of the features found on the previous version but now uses Salsa’s Alternator 1.0 rear dropout plates for flat-mount brakes to allow for more brake options. It also drops the mount-covered Fargo fork in exchange for the same fork as the Salsa Cutthroat, with internal brake and dynamo routing, a single set of three-pack mounts on both fork legs, and wear plates near the fork crown.
The latest Salsa Fargo still has clearance for 29 x 3.0″ tires (2.6″ on extra-small), boost hub spacing, external cable routing under the top tube, and plenty of mounting points for racks, two bottles inside the main triangle, and additional bosses under the downtube.
Salsa is offering a single complete build option based around a Shimano GRX 1×12 drivetrain, GRX hydraulic brakes, and Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2″ tires, which costs $2,999 USD. The steel frameset option includes the updated rear dropouts and carbon Cutthroat fork, costs $1,199 USD, and comes with a subtle gloss grey paint job. Titanium lovers will be happy to see the Fargo Ti is still available, priced at $3,099 USD.
The Salsa Fargo is available in five frame sizes (XS-XL) and is available to order through your local Salsa dealer. Head to SalsaCycles.com to learn more.
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