Salsa Fargo, Large frameset built up with a mix of parts just right for an ATB verging on gravel. The limitation,of you can call it that, of the Fargo frameset is that it’s designed for big tyres. That’s great but it does limit the gearing choices. With a single ring Read More
Salsa Fargo Extra Large frameset outfitted with some great components destined for some long bikepacking adventuring The customer needed a super upright position and this gives them just that. 29 inch wheelset with a Shimano SLX based 1x transmission and brakes to match. Hubs and bottom bracket Read More
Another example of a bike we’ve built many times A totally flat bar Salsa Fargo This is one versatile frameset. We’ve taken a ‘standard’ Teal frameset and totally transformed it. Rohloff Speedhub and Hope Pro5 front hub hand built to Halo Vapour 29er rims. Covered in some nice chunky expedition Read More
This is an example of a bike we’ve built many times A flat bar Salsa Fargo Well not a flat bar, just alt bars. In this instance its Jones Loop bars. You get the idea, this is one versatile frameset. How would you build yours?
This isn’t technically a custom build but it started off when we sold this customer a standard 58cm Salsa Cutthroat GRX600. We’re posting this here as it highlights the versatility of the Cutthroat frame. Flat bars ( more on those in later posts ) are possible and the frame is Read More
Upgrade to singlespeed! The best gravel bike is the one that allows constant movement without hindrance from mud getting all caught up in your drivetrain and around your wheel / frame spaces – enter the Stormchaser! This one was specced with some comparatively skinny tyres but you can go pretty Read More
Starting with the upgraded Cutthroat frameset with the carbon fork steerer we added Shimano GRX810 and some Shimano / WTB wheels. Pretty much mirroring the stock 810 build but with a stealthy vibe. Some Gusset components Slim Jim pedals are great for long life and grip. You may notice the Read More
A group build for AGS (Adaptive Grandslam) of 7 custom Salsa Cutthroats for the first adaptive attempt at the Tour Divide. Though all the bikes look to be similar, due to the specific needs of each rider every bike had it’s own set of modifications to components and set up. Read More
Blinglespeed! Most of you probably know we love a good singlespeed and this is a really good singlespeed 😎 Salsa Fargo, size large, built up from the black triple butted steel frame and full carbon fork. Hope factory wheels to start off the orange theme continued with the headset Read More
