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 | Aluminum |
| 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.
August 2019
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
July 2019
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.
4'9" – 5'4"
5'2" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" +
| Frame | Journeyman Flat Bar BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fantail Aluminum Fork |
| 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 | Flat mount (140–160mm) |