Compare: 2018 Salsa FARGO GX 29

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	FARGO GX 292018 Salsa	Recommended Sutra LTD2023 Kona

MSRP	$1,799	$2,699
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$2,699 At Kona $2,699 At Cambria Bike See more
Category	Gravel	Gravel
Weight	28.0 lbs
	4.2	4.4
Frame	Steel	Steel
Fork	Steel	Steel
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	GX, Apex	Rival, NX
Drivetrain	2 × 10	1 × 11
Seatpost	Rigid	Dropper
Brand Site	salsacycles.com	konaworld.com
Summary	The Salsa FARGO GX 29 is a steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2018 FARGO GX 29

2023 Sutra LTD

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Gear Range

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)

30 mph

2018 FARGO GX 29

28 mph

2023 Sutra LTD

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	FARGO GX 292018 Salsa	Sutra LTD2023 Kona

Frame	Fargo Cobra Kai CroMoly BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Forest Service Green or Cream	Kona Cromoly Butted BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Forest Service Green or Cream
Fork	Salsa Firestarter Steel	Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring Fork
Shock	N/A	n/a
Bottom Bracket	73mm BSA, threaded	SRAM GXP 73mm
Headset	Cane Creek 15	FSA No.1/No.10
Stem	Salsa Guide	Kona Road Deluxe
Handlebar	Salsa Woodchipper 3	Kona Road
Saddle	WTB Volt Sport	WTB Volt
Seatpost	Promax 27.2 x 350mm	TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm
Pedals		n/a
Grips	Salsa Gel Bar Tape	Kona Cork Tape

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Type 2.1 Long Cage	SRAM Rival 1
Front Derailleur	SRAM GX HD 2x10	n/a
Crank	SRAM S1000 38/24t	SRAM NX, 36t X-Sync
Shifters	SRAM Apex	SRAM Rival 1 w/ Integrated Dropper Lever
Cassette	SunRace CSM5S1 11-36t	SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
Chain	KMC X10	SRAM PC1110
Chain Guide		n/a
Brakes	Avid BB7, Centerline 160 mm	SRAM Rival HRD Flat Mount
Brake Levers		SRAM Rival 1

Wheels

Rims	Front: Formula 32h, 100mm, QR, WTB STP i23 TCS 29", 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Formula 32h, 141 mm, QR, WTB STP i23 TCS 29", 2.0 spokes, brass nipples	WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0
Spokes		Stainless Black 14g
Front Hub		Formula 100x12mm
Rear Hub		Formula 142x12mm
Tires	WTB Ranger, 29 x 2.25", 27 tpi	Front: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 29x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 29x2.25"
Disc Rotors	74mm post mount (160–180mm)	SRAM Centerline 180mm

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