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2026 Salsa Fargo 32 Steel Frameset
Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $1,799.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Pearl Orchid
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000586
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Used-frameset inspection
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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.
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Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2026 Salsa Fargo 32 Steel Frameset · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Triple-butted chromoly steel · Fork: Carbon fiber · Carbon Fiber
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Triple-butted chromoly steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Fork | Carbon fiber |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit ITA |
|---|
Wheels & Tires
| Wheel Size | 32" |
|---|
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 | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 390 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm | 540 mm |
| Effective top tube | 560 mm | 585 mm | 610 mm | 635 mm |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seat-tube angle | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 481.9 mm | 481.9 mm | 481.9 mm | 481.9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1140.9 mm | 1169.5 mm | 1196.7 mm | 1223.8 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 106 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 303.3 mm | 303.3 mm | 303.3 mm | 303.3 mm |
| Reach | 388.1 mm | 407 mm | 428.3 mm | 449.6 mm |
| Stack | 641.4 mm | 664.4 mm | 678.2 mm | 692 mm |
| Standover height | 724 mm | 768 mm | 810 mm | 848 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 503 mm | 503 mm | 503 mm | 503 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
Small geometry
Riding position
The 641.4 mm stack is tall relative to the 388.1 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position. A 75° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1140.9 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 481.9 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 641.4 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 481.9 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 106 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
Medium geometry
Riding position
The 664.4 mm stack is tall relative to the 407 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position. A 75° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1169.5 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 481.9 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 664.4 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 481.9 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 106 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
Large geometry
Riding position
The 678.2 mm stack is tall relative to the 428.3 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position. A 75° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1196.7 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 481.9 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 678.2 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 481.9 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 106 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
X-Large geometry
Riding position
A 449.6 mm reach and 692 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright. A 75° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1223.8 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 481.9 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 692 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 481.9 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 106 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
Across the size range
From Small to X-Large, reach grows by 61.5 mm and stack by 50.6 mm, showing how the frame becomes both longer and taller through the published size range. The rear center stays essentially constant at about 481.9 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.
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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.