MSRP | $1,799 | $2,299 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 28.0 lbs | 26.0 lbs |
Steel | Steel | |
Fork | Steel | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
29″ | 650b | |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GX, Apex | Rival, Apex |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 1 × 11 |
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Summary | The Salsa FARGO GX 29 and Salsa FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+ are both steel frame gravel bikes. The FARGO GX 29 has a steel fork, 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a 2 × 10 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears; while the FARGO RIVAL 1 27.5+ has a carbon fork and 650b aluminum wheels. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Fargo Cobra Kai CroMoly BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Forest Service Green or Cream | Fargo Cobra Kai CroMoly BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Forest Service Green or Cream |
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Fork | Salsa Firestarter Steel | Salsa Firestarter Carbon |
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 3 | Salsa Woodchipper 2 |
Saddle | WTB Volt Sport | WTB Volt Comp |
Seatpost | Promax 27.2 x 350mm | Promax 27.2 x 350mm |
Grips | Salsa Gel Bar Tape | Salsa Gel Bar Tape |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Type 2.1 Long Cage | SRAM Rival 1x Long Cage |
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Front Derailleur | SRAM GX HD 2x10 | N/A |
Crank | SRAM S1000 38/24t | SRAM Descendant, XSYNC 32t |
Shifters | SRAM Apex | SRAM Apex |
Cassette | SunRace CSM5S1 11-36t | SunRace CSMS8 11-42t |
Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM PC1110 |
Brakes | Avid BB7, Centerline 160 mm | SRAM Apex Hydraulic, Centerline 160mm |
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 | Front: SUNringlé Duroc 27.5" x 50mm, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: SUNringlé Duroc 27.5" x 50mm, 148 x 12mm thru-axle |
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Tires | WTB Ranger, 29 x 2.25", 27 tpi | WTB Ranger 27.5 x 3", Dual DNA, UST bead |
Disc Rotors | 74mm post mount (160–180mm) | 74mm post mount (160–180mm) |