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Journeyman Sora 650
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and promax mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,199| Weight | 26.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Promax Mechanical Disc |
4'11" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'2" +
Aug 2019 · 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
Jul 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.
| Frame | Journeyman Drop Bar BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Purple |
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| Fork | Fantail Deluxe Carbon Fork with Three-Pack Mounts |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS 9-speed |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | FSA Vero Pro Adventure, 46/30t |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora STI |
| Cassette | Sunrace 9-speed 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Promax DSK-330R flat mount, 160mm rotors Type: Promax Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Front: Novatec, 32h, 100mm, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Novatec, 32h, 135mm, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples |
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| Tires | Teravail Sparwood 27.5 x 2.1" Wire Bead NOT TUBELESS COMPATIBLE |
| Disc Rotors | Promax DSK-330R flat mount, 160mm rotors |
| Racks | Low-rider rack capability on the fork with mid-blade mounts with integrated mounts for a rear rack. For optimal rear rack fit, we recommend our Wanderlust Rack |
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First added August 14
Last updated April 19
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