Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,999
    $2,599
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $1

    At

    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    28.9 lbs26.1 lbs
    2.9
    4.8
    SteelCarbon
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Tiagra, DeoreApex, Truvativ Stylo
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Fargo Tiagra and Salsa Fargo Apex 1 are both gravel bikes. The Fargo Tiagra has a steel frame and higher gearing, while the Fargo Apex 1 has a carbon frame and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Fargo Tiagra
    Fargo Apex 1
    Other Gravel bikes
    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)

    28 mph

    Fargo Tiagra

    25 mph

    Fargo Apex 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Fargo Triple Butted CroMoly

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorOrange

    Fargo

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorOrange

    Fork

    Firestarter 110

    Firestarter 110 Deluxe

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    73mm BSA, threaded

    73mm BSA, threaded

    Headset

    Cane Creek 15

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Salsa Woodchipper

    Salsa Woodchipper Deluxe

    Saddle

    WTB Sport

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    Salsa Guide, 18mm offset

    Salsa Guide Deluxe, 18mm offset

    Grips

    Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape

    Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex 1

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano M6000 Deore, 36/26t

    SRAM Stylo 6K Eagle DUB, 32t

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex 1 HRD

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG500, 11-34t

    SRAM PG 1130, 11-42t

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG54

    SRAM PC 1110

    Brakes

    TRP Spyre-C, 160mm rotors

    SRAM Apex 1 HRD, 160mm rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Novatec 15 x 110mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32h 2.0 spokes w/ brass nipples, Rear: Novatec 141 mm QR, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32h 2.0 spokes w/ brass nipples

    Front: SUNringlé S.R.C. 15 x 110mm, Düroc 30, Rear: SUNringlé S.R.C. 12 x 148mm, Düroc 30

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 2.6", 60 TPI/EXO/TR

    Maxxis Ikon 2.6", 60 TPI/EXO/TR

    Disc Rotors

    74mm post mount (160–180mm)

    74mm post mount (160–180mm)

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