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    FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+2018 Salsa
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,299
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		26.0 lbs
    4.2
    Frame
    		Steel
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Rival, Apex
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+ is a steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+
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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)

    24 mph

    FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+

    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 RIVAL 1 27.5+2018 Salsa
    Frame

    Fargo Cobra Kai CroMoly

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Purple

    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

    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

    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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