2022 · SalsaJourneyer Apex 1 650b
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
| MSRP | $1,599 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
For This Bike
1 × 11 — 11 speed
Journeyer Apex 1 650b
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5'1" – 5'7"
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5'8" – 6'1"
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Dave RomeAug 2022
The fun and easy-going one of the party.
Highly versatile design, surprisingly comfortable, easy-to-ride geometry, tubeless-ready (sort of), regular component fitments, good tyre clearance, just simply fun.
Stubby seat tube lengths make the sizing weird, potentially over-geared for adventuring on big tyres, mechanical disc brakes are only so-so, cables will rub paint if not protected.
Stu KertonApr 2022
A bit pricey for the spec, but fun to ride and highly capable
Comfortable ride
Great shifting and braking
Loads of mounts
Welds are a little agricultural
Wheels add weight
Pushed hard on price
Jeremy BensonJan 2022
Salsa has created a winner with their Journeyer Apex gravel bike. This affordable aluminum-framed bike is the least expensive model we tested with...
| Frame | Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | Waxwing |
| Bottom Bracket | 68 mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide, 27.2 x 350 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40t |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11–42t, 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 brakes, Tektro TR160-22 rotors (6-bolt, 160 mm) |
| Rims | WTB Serra 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h |
|---|---|
| Tires | Teravail Washburn, 650b x 47 mm, 60 tpi, Durable casing, tubeless ready |