2019 Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700
An aluminum frame gravel bike with modest components and mechanical disc brakes, priced at the low end of the Journeyman model range. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $949 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 25.9 lbs |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Tires | 38c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris, FSA |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
2 × 8 — 16 speed
Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700
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The Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700 is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
The Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700 is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding downhill.
Logan Watts
In our Salsa Journeyman review, we took three 650B builds on an epic trip through the wilds of Montana to see how this budget off-road drop-bar rig performs
- Frame and fork are well designed and offer a great bang for the buck
- Frame geometry suited for a blend of exploration and fun
- Loads of mounting options
- 650B x 2.1″ tires offer a wide range of capability
- Cowbell handlebars and cockpit components are solid
- Apex 1 drivetrain isn’t too bad, but definitely not great
- Gearing is too high; a crankset that could fit a smaller chainring or 11-46T cassette would be better
- Thru-axles are commonplace these days and QR skewers feel like an unnecessary step backward
- Non-tubeless compatible tires come standard on all model
- If I’m splitting hairs, I’d prefer 27mm internal width rims and a Cowchipper handlebar
August 2019Read Full Review
Salsa is an iconic bike brand that's been doing off-road capable drop bar bikes longer than most. The Journeyman brings this expertise and experience to a lower price, and there’s a lot to like about this pink beauty. But its beauty is only skin deep. While the ride and handling are very good, and there are some good components, it’s under specced compared to rivals which make it hard to recommend.
July 2019Read Full Review
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5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" +
| Frame | Journeyman Flat Bar BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, threaded Color: Gray |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fantail with Three-Pack Mounts |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Handlebar | Salsa Salt Flat |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350mm |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris GS 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Crank | FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30t |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris Rapidfire Plus |
| Cassette | Sunrace 8-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X8 |
| Brakes | Promax DSK-330R flat mount, 160mm rotors |
| Rims | Novatec, 32h, 100mm, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 700c, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples |
|---|---|
| Tires | Teravail Cannonball 700c x 38mm |
| Disk Rotors | Promax DSK-330R flat mount, 160mm rotors |