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    MSRP
    $1,599
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Hybrid
    Weight
    22.0 lbs
    5.1
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Apex
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Journeyer Apex 1 650b is a 650b aluminum frame hybrid bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    30 mph

    Journeyer Apex 1 650b

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    Tire Clearance50c

    ColorSilver

    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

    Groupset
    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)

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB Serra 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h, Rear: WTB Serra HG10 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h

    Tires

    Teravail Washburn, 650b x 47 mm, 60 tpi, Light and Supple casing, tubeless ready

    Accessories
    Racks

    Journeyer features front and rear rack mounts, a Three-Pack mount on each fork leg, a top tube mount, down tube mount, and bottle mounts. With this many options, you can load it up however you like.

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