Salsa Fargo Apex 1 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
2,399$
Weight | 11.11 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 29" -
Groupset Apex 1, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
150cm - 161cm
SM
159cm - 175cm
MD
173cm - 183cm
LG
180cm - 191cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fargo Triple Butted CroMoly
Suspension Fork
Firestarter 110
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex 1
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex 1
Cassette
SRAM PG 1130, 11-42t
Crank
Stylo 6K Eagle DUB, 32t
Bottom Bracket
73mm BSA, threaded
Chain
SRAM PC 1110
Wheels
Rims
WTB Serra Hubs 15 x 110 mm, WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 32h
Tires
Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2" Durable, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Spyre-C, 160mm
Disk Rotors
74mm post mount (160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Woodchipper
Grips
Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
Salsa Guide
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.68 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.73 mm | 1.73 mm | 1.68 mm |
| Front Center | 615 mm | 631 mm | 647 mm | 674 mm | 705 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 74 mm | 73 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Stack | 600.6 mm | 621.6 mm | 649.6 mm | 677.6 mm | 696.6 mm |
| Reach | 356.6 mm | 370.6 mm | 374.6 mm | 391.6 mm | 415.6 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 526.6 mm | 546.6 mm | 571.6 mm | 596.6 mm | 626.6 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355.6 mm | 406.4 mm | 457.2 mm | 508 mm | 558.8 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 110 mm | 140 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1073 mm | 1089 mm | 1116 mm | 1147 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 696 mm | 738 mm | 784 mm | 827 mm | 865 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 150 cm | 159 cm | 173 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 161 cm | 175 cm | 183 cm | 191 cm | cm |
Model Overview
Fargo Apex 1 belongs to the Salsa Fargo model. Salsa launched 9 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Touring bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Touring bike is 1007$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Touring bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Salsa Fargo Apex 1 price was 2399$. Comparing the average cost of a Touring bike to this one, you will see that Fargo Apex 1 price is 138.23% higher.
Average weight for Touring bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Touring bike is 13.35 kg (29.43 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
much lighter than average, Fargo Apex 1 has a weight of 11.11 kg (24.49 lbs). In short, the average Touring bike weight is 20.16% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Wheels size
The Fargo Apex 1 2020 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Fargo Apex 1 has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.