Salsa Fargo Apex 1 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
2,499$
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 Steel
Suspension Fork
Firestarter Carbon 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, 11-speed
Crank
Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32t
Bottom Bracket
73mm BSA, threaded
Chain
SRAM PC-1110
Wheels
Rims
WTB Serra 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 32h 29" rim
Tires
Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2", Durable, Tubeless-Ready
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Spyre-C (160 mm rotors)
Disk Rotors
74mm post mount (160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper
Grips
Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Steel SL Medium
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 |
About this model
Fargo Apex 1 completes the Salsa Fargo model. Salsa released 9 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Touring bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Touring bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1007$. However, you could also get a good Touring bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 2499$. Comparing this to the average Touring bike price, we see that the price is 148.16% higher.
Touring bikes average weight
The average weight for Touring bikes is 13.35 kg (29.43 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Salsa Fargo Apex 1 it’s weighing 11.11 kg (24.49 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 20.16% lighter than the average weight of Touring bikes.
Fargo Apex 1 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Fargo Apex 1 bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Fargo Apex 1 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.