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    Journeyman Apex 1 6502019 Salsa
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    MSRP
    $1,499
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		25.5 lbs
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b
    Brakes
    		Mechanical Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Apex
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa Journeyman Apex 1 650 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Journeyman Apex 1 650
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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

    Journeyman Apex 1 650

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Journeyman Apex 1 6502019 Salsa
    Frame

    Journeyman Drop Bar

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Color: Pink

    Fork

    Fantail Deluxe

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    68mm BSA

    Headset

    VP Sealed Bearing

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowbell

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport 142

    Seatpost

    27.2 x 350mm

    Grips

    Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex 1

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM Apex 1 X-Sync, 40t

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex 1

    Cassette

    SRAM PG 1130, 11-42t

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1110

    Brakes

    TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount, 160mm rotors

    Wheels
    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

    Tires

    WTB Nano 650b x 2.1" Comp

    Disc Rotors

    TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount, 160mm rotors

    Accessories
    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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