Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Salsa
2018 Salsa Fargo Rival 1 27.5+
Value Guide market data · 2018 Salsa Fargo Rival 1 27.5+
12-month trend
6%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
9%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Salsa Fargo Rival 1 27.5+
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Salsa Fargo Rival 1 27.5+ value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Salsa Firestarter Carbon
- Frame
- Fargo, Cobra Kai Chromoly
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM Apex
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM
- Chain
- SRAM PC1110
- Chainrings
- 32T XSYNC
- Crankset
- SRAM Descendant
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM Rival 1x Long Cage
- Shifters
- SRAM Apex
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Apex Hydraulic
- Brakes
- SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, 160mm Centerline rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Salsa Woodchipper 2
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Comp
- Seatpost
- Promax 27.2x350mm
- Stem
- Salsa Guide
- Grips
- Salsa Gel Bar Tape
Wheels & Tires
- Tires
- WTB Ranger, 27.5 x 3.0, DNA UST Bead
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.