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2026 Salsa Fargo Apex S1000 AXS Transmission
Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $3,399.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Peat Moss
- Weight
- 27 lbs. 0 oz
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000583
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
Both 27.5- and 29-inch wheels appear in the record, but it does not establish a mixed front/rear build; confirm the correct diameter for the selected frame size. Electronic shifting removes the usual shift cable but adds a separate battery and controls, while the 520% cassette range describes how much gearing is available. On the steel frame, paint damage and moisture entry deserve attention because corrosion can begin at scratches, vent holes or internal surfaces.
Wheel system
27.5 / 29 options
Both diameters are documented, but the archive does not prove a mixed front/rear setup.
Drivetrain
Electronic · 520% range
Shift-system battery state joins derailleur setup and sprocket compatibility as a troubleshooting variable.
Frame material
Steel
Paint damage and moisture entry matter because corrosion can start externally or inside the frame.
Bottom bracket
Threaded interface
Shell width, thread standard and crank-spindle interface still require confirmation.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- 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 →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainConfirm every shift-system battery charges, every shift control works and the derailleur moves cleanly across the cassette. Make sure the matching shift-system charger is included, then measure chain wear and inspect the cassette teeth.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
- Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.Inspect the bottom bracket and shell →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2026 Salsa Fargo Apex S1000 AXS Transmission · 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
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM Apex AXS D1 · Rear derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission · Crankset: SRAM S1000 Eagle, 34t · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB MTB Wide, BSA · Cassette: SRAM XS-1270 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed · Chain: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Flattop
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: SRAM Apex D1; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex AXS D1; Rotors: SRAM G2 CleanSweep (6-bolt, 180mm front, 160mm rear)
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29"; 27.5" · Front tire: Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Light Trail casing, Fast compound, tan wall · Rear tire: Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Durable casing, Fast compound, tan wall
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA Orbit ITA · Handlebar: Teravail Radia 24 · Stem: Teravail Radia · Seatpost: Teravail Stratum · Saddle: WTB Rocket Fusion
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Triple-butted CroMoly Steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM Apex AXS D1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle, 34t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, BSA |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1270 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Flattop |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: SRAM Apex D1; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex AXS D1; Rotors: SRAM G2 CleanSweep (6-bolt, 180mm front, 160mm rear) |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit ITA |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Teravail Radia 24 |
| Stem | Teravail Radia |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket Fusion |
| Seatpost | Teravail Stratum |
Wheels & Tires
| Front Tire | Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Light Trail casing, Fast compound, tan wall |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire | Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Durable casing, Fast compound, tan wall |
| 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 | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1083 mm | 1099 mm | 1126 mm | 1158 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 303 mm | 303 mm | 303 mm | 303 mm | 303 mm |
| Reach | 352 mm | 366 mm | 371 mm | 388 mm | 412 mm |
| Stack | 584 mm | 605 mm | 633 mm | 661 mm | 680 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 | 483 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 60 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Geometry source: Salsa first-party metric 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 584 mm stack is tall relative to the 352 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 68.5° 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 462 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
The chainstay of 462 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its reach of 352 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its wheelbase of 1067 mm sits toward the longer end.
Small geometry
Riding position
The 605 mm stack is tall relative to the 366 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 462 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
The chainstay of 462 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its stack of 605 mm sits toward the taller end. Its reach of 366 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Medium geometry
Riding position
The 633 mm stack is tall relative to the 371 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1099 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 462 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 371 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 462 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its stack of 633 mm sits toward the taller end.
Large geometry
Riding position
The 661 mm stack is tall relative to the 388 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1126 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 462 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
The chainstay of 462 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its stack of 661 mm sits toward the taller end. Its wheelbase of 1126 mm sits toward the longer end.
X-Large geometry
Riding position
The 680 mm stack is tall relative to the 412 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1158 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 462 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
The chainstay of 462 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its stack of 680 mm sits toward the taller end. Its wheelbase of 1158 mm sits toward the longer end.
Across the size range
From X-Small to X-Large, reach grows by 60 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 462 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.