Overview
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We set out to make Journeyer Advent 650b among the best gravel and adventure bikes for riders who want something versatile. Journeyer’s new aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork feature all-around gravel geometry for comfort and assurance on harsh roads and paths. Journeyer offers dozens of configuration options thanks to its rack and fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts on the fork, top tube and accessory mounts, and ample space for bottles.
Set it up for weekend gravel rides, bikepacking overnighters, or your everyday errands. The 650b x 47 mm wheel and tire setup accelerates quickly and offers a nice, wide contact patch for grip on every road surface. The finishing touch? MicroSHIFT’s Advent 1 x 9 drivetrain, with a wide gear range and high reliability factor. Hop on a Journeyer and see where it can take you.
Features
- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Fantail aluminum fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, and mid-blade rack mounts
- Flat mount brakes
- Internal cable routing with stealth dropper post routing
- Top tube and down tube accessory mounts on frame hold ride essentials
- Frame fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 55 mm (27.5 x 2.1″)
- Fantail fork fits tires up to 700c x 56 mm or 650b x 59 mm (27.5 x 2.3″)
- 9 x 100 mm QR front, 10 x 135 mm QR rear
Specs
Frameset
- Frame: Journeyer Drop-Bar Quick-Release
- Fork: Fantail
- Color: Black
- Rear Shock: N/A
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Acolyte M6195
- Cassette: microSHIFT H093, 11–42t, 9 speed
- Chain: KMC Z9
- Crankset: FSA Vero Pro 40t, FSA 7420ST 110.5 mm bottom bracket
- Shifter: microSHIFT Advent M090
- Brakes: Tektro MD-C310
- Rotors: Tektro TR160-22 (6-bolt, 160 mm)
Components
- Headset: FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2
- Stem: Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree
- Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8
- Grips / Bar Tape: Black Cork
- Seatpost: Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm offset
- Saddle: WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm
- Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
Wheels
- Front Wheel: Novatec D761DSE 9 x 100 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 32h
- Rear Wheel: Novatec D762TSE 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 32h
- Tires: Teravail Washburn 650b x 47 mm, 30 TPI, Wire Bead
Warranty
Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.