Overview
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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.
Features
- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Waxwing carbon fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, mid-blade rack mounts, dynamo routing, and abrasion-resistant plate.
- 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″)
- Waxwing fork fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 56.5 mm (27.5 x 2.25″)
- 12 x 100 mm thru-axle front, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle rear
Specs
Frameset
- Frame: Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle
- Fork: Waxwing
- Color: Mint Green
- Rear Shock: N/A
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX812
- Cassette: Shimano M7000 11–42t, 11-speed
- Chain: Shimano HG601
- Crankset: Shimano GRX RX810, 40t on sizes 53 cm + (Shimano GRX RX600, 40t, 165mm arms on sizes 49 and 51 cm)
- Shifter: Shimano GRX RX810-R/LA
- Brakes: Shimano GRX RX810 brakes
- Rotors: Shimano RT10 rotors (Center Lock, 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
- Saddle: WTB Volt Steel Medium, 142 x 265 mm
Wheels
- Front Wheel: Shimano Tiagra RS470 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB EZR i23 650b rim, 28h
- Rear Wheel: Shimano Tiagra RS470 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB EZR i23 650b rim, 28h
- Tires: Teravail Washburn, 650b x 47 mm, 60 tpi, Durable casing, tubeless ready
Warranty
Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.