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Don’t change what’s not broken, or so the saying goes. The popular steel bikes from Salsa are undergoing minimal changes for 2021, with differences only in the build spec and colourways, as listed below.
Salsa Fargo
The Fargo is the original drop-bar 29″ mountain bike. It’s designed and built for mixed-surface riders who crave freedom and variety in their routes, and its cargo capacity enables long, self-supported adventures. The Fargo is also available in a titanium frame with carbon fork.
2021 specs:
- Triple-butted and frame size-specific seamless steel tubing
- Five sizes (XS–XL)
- Alternator v1.5 Dropouts
- Chainstay length adjustable from 455–462 mm
- Splitable for belt drive compatibility
- Single speed-compatible
- Clearance for up to 29 x 3.0″ tires (except XS frames)
- 12 x 148 mm rear spacing
- 142 mm and 135 mm spacing possible with Salsa Alternator Reduction plates
- Compatible with Alternator Plus Rack
- Two bottle mounts inside main triangle
- Accessory mount on under-side of down tube
- Firestarter 110 fork
- High-modulus carbon fiber construction with aluminum steerer
- 110 x 15 mm thru-axle
- Accommodates 27.5 x 2.8–3.0″ or 29 x 2.2–3.0″ tires
- Four sets of Three-Pack mounts for unmatched cargo capacity
- Mid-blade mounts for low-rider racks
- Internal routing for dynamo hub wires
The 2021 Salsa Fargo in a gorgeous shimmering deep blue/green
Fargo Apex 1 £2,350
Fargo Ti Frameset £3,000
Fargo Frameset £1,100
Check out the full details here.
Salsa Vaya
The Vaya is Salsa’s steel all-road adventure and light touring bike, designed to handle surfaces from pavement to dirt to gravel. With tremendous tire clearance, versatile frame and fork mounts, and the classic ride feel of steel, Vaya is the perfect companion for wherever you may roam.
2021 specs:
- Triple-butted and frame size-specific seamless steel tubing
- Six sizes: 49.5 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59.5 cm
- Full-length cable housing guides
- Clearance for 700c x 50 mm tires
- 135 mm rear spacing
- Compatible with Salsa Wanderlust rear rack
- Two bottle mounts inside main triangle
- Accessory mount on underside of down tube
- Waxwing carbon fork with aluminum steerer
- 12 x 100 mm thru-axle
- Three-Pack mounts for additional cargo capacity
- Mid-blade mounts for low-rider rack
- Internal routing for dynamo hub wires
The 2021 Salsa Vaya GRX 600 with glistening gold decals
Vaya GRX 600 £2,400
Vaya Frameset £980
Check out the full details here.
Salsa Marrakesh
The Marrakesh is Salsa’s world touring bike. The durable steel frame creates a comfortable ride and a bevy of thoughtful touring features make this a true long hauler. Stable, predictable, and capable of carrying a heavy load, Marrakesh is ready to pile on the miles.
- Salsa-designed triple-butted CroMoly steel tubing
- Six sizes: 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59.5 cm
- Alternator 1.0 dropouts
- Chainstay length adjustable from 455–472 mm
- Single speed- and Rohloff-compatible
- 135 mm rear spacing
- Clearance for up to 700c x 50 mm tires
(700c x 40 mm with fenders) - Includes Alternator 135 Low-Deck rear rack and Down Under front rack
- Two bottle mounts inside main triangle
- Accessory mount on underside of down tube
- Spare spoke mount and kickstand plate
- Marrakesh steel fork
- Steel with straight 1-1/8″ steerer
- 100 mm QR axle
- Stainless steel dropouts
- Two sets of Three-Pack mounts for additional cargo capacity
- Mid-blade mounts compatible with low rider racks
The 2021 Salsa Marrakesh, Salsa’s world touring bike in resplendent gold
Marrakesh Alivio £1,990
Marrakesh Frameset £870
Check out the full details here.
Head on over to Salsa Cycles for the full fleet line up, or check out some gorgeous Salsa builds with the Stormchaser and Warbird.
Last modified: 28th January 2021
