2018 Salsa

FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+

A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,299
Weight26.0 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetRival, Apex
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'9"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" +

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Fargo Cobra Kai CroMoly

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorPurple

Fork

Salsa Firestarter Carbon

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide

Handlebar

Salsa Woodchipper 2

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

Promax 27.2 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Salsa Gel Bar Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival 1x Long Cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Descendant, XSYNC 32t

Shifters

SRAM Apex

Cassette

SunRace CSMS8 11-42t

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Brakes

SRAM Apex Hydraulic, Centerline 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: SUNringlé Duroc 27.5" x 50mm, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: SUNringlé Duroc 27.5" x 50mm, 148 x 12mm thru-axle

Tires

WTB Ranger 27.5 x 3", Dual DNA, UST bead

Disc Rotors

74mm post mount (160–180mm)

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