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2025 Salsa Fargo Steel Frameset
Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $1,399.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Black
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000580
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Used-frameset inspection
If you’re buying this frameset used
Before buying: confirm the serial number and exact model, inspect frame and fork alignment, and inventory every included axle, hanger, clamp, headset part, cable guide and proprietary fitting.
Inspect the frame and fork →- FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.Inspect the frame and fork →
- Included hardwareInventory every axle, hanger, clamp, headset part, cable guide, frame plug and proprietary fitting included with the frameset. Confirm replacement availability before treating a missing small part as insignificant.
- AlignmentSight along the frame and fork from several directions. Confirm that the fork, rear dropouts, head tube and other visible interfaces appear straight; professional measurement is appropriate when alignment cannot be established visually.
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Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2025 Salsa Fargo Steel Frameset · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Triple-butted CroMoly Steel · Fork: Carbon · Carbon Fiber
Alignment
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Triple-butted CroMoly Steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit ITA |
|---|
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Salsa Deadbolt UL thru-axle, 15 x 135L, TP=1.5, TL=12 / (R) Salsa Deadbolt UL thru-axle, 12 x 180L, TP=1.5, TL=20 |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 29"; 27.5" |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 355.6 mm | 406.4 mm | 457.2 mm | 508 mm | 558.8 mm |
| Effective top tube | 520 mm | 540 mm | 565 mm | 590 mm | 620 mm |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 110 mm | 140 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 68.5° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 mm | 1067 mm | 1083 mm | 1110 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Reach | 350 mm | 364 mm | 368 mm | 385 mm | 409 mm |
| Stack | 594 mm | 615 mm | 643 mm | 671 mm | 690 mm |
| Standover height | 690 mm | 732 mm | 778 mm | 821 mm | 859 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
X-Small geometry
Riding position
The 594 mm stack is tall relative to the 350 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 68.5° head angle combined with a 1050 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its reach of 350 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 594 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end.
Small geometry
Riding position
The 615 mm stack is tall relative to the 364 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1067 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its reach of 364 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 615 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end.
Medium geometry
Riding position
The 643 mm stack is tall relative to the 368 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1083 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its reach of 368 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 643 mm sits toward the taller end. The seat angle of 73° sits toward the more relaxed end.
Large geometry
Riding position
The 671 mm stack is tall relative to the 385 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1110 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 671 mm sits toward the taller end. Its reach of 385 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end.
X-Large geometry
Riding position
The 690 mm stack is tall relative to the 409 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1141 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 690 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 1141 mm sits toward the longer end.
Across the size range
From X-Small to X-Large, reach grows by 59 mm and stack by 96 mm, showing how the frame becomes both longer and taller through the published size range. The rear center stays essentially constant at about 445 mm across sizes, so most of the wheelbase growth happens in the front half of the bike rather than by lengthening the rear triangle.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
Gallery
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.