Salsa Journeyer Flat Bar Acolyte 650B

$898.99

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Journeyer is Salsa’s workhorse road and gravel adventure machine. This versatile platform is a gateway to gravel riding. The confidence of its redesigned aluminum frame and carbon fork attracts mixed-surface riders, while its cargo capacity appeals to bikepackers. Journeyer’s fender mounts, rack mounts, wheel size compatibility, and handlebar options suit riders seeking a do-it-all bike.


Overview

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Journeyer Flat Bar Acolyte 650b is all about finding the easiest path to gravel riding. The aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork are designed with our all-around gravel geometry for a comfortable riding position. The flat handlebar grants more leverage and keeps you seated upright.

Our on-bike cargo features give you a place to store everything you might need on your rides, from bottle and accessory mounts to front and rear racks and Three-Pack fork mounts. 650b x 47 mm wheels and tires provide plenty of cushion and grip for a comfortable, confident ride. MicroSHIFT’s simple, reliable, and wide-range Acolyte 1 x 8 drivetrain rounds out this flat bar gravel bike build for a do-it-all machine that’s happy to check out new gravel routes or take you around town.

 

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 Flat-Bar Quick-Release
  • Fork: Fantail
  • Color: Red
  • Rear Shock: N/A

Drivetrain

  • Front Derailleur: N/A
  • Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Acolyte M5185
  • Cassette: microSHIFT H083, 12–42t, 8-speed
  • Chain: KMC X8
  • Crankset: FSA Vero Pro 40t, FSA 7240S bottom bracket
  • Shifter: microSHIFT Acolyte M7180
  • Brakes: Tektro MD-U310 with RS360A lever
  • Rotors: Tektro TR160-29 (160 mm)

Components

  • Headset: FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2
  • Stem: Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 31.8, 700 mm
  • Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread
  • 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.