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    MSRP
    $1,199$1,699
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    24.8 lbs23.3 lbs
    2.5
    4.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b / 700c
    Clearance
    50c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSAGRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 91 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 700 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with 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
    2019 Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 700
    2023 Grizl 7 1by
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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)

    36 mph

    2019 Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 700

    31 mph

    2023 Grizl 7 1by

    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

    Journeyman Flat Bar

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorTeal

    Canyon Grizl AL, Aluminium frame with Gravel Pro geometry and extended wheelbase for extra off-road stability., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 50 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorTeal

    Fork

    Fantail Deluxe Carbon with Three-Pack Mounts

    Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, Light, robust carbon frame with 3-screw mounting points on each side for attaching bottle cages and Anything Cages., Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre Clearance: 54 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    68mm BSA

    Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.19 lbs

    Headset

    FSA Sealed Bearing

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%. Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm. Head tube diameter: 1 1/4"., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm

    Handlebar

    Salsa Salt Flat

    Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm, Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 420 mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    Selle Italia Model X, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.69 lbs

    Seatpost

    Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350mm

    Canyon SP0057 VCLS, With vibration-absorbing design for top rear-end comfort., Setback: 20 mm, Clamp diameter: 27,2 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 0.58 lbs

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Salsa File Tread

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora GS 9-speed

    Shimano GRX RX812 GS, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.55 lbs

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

    FSA Vero Pro Adventure, 46/30t

    Shimano GRX RX600 40T, On certain models, this crankset may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent FSA crankset., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl 7 1X (Model #3236), Grizl 7 Suspension (Model #2710), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Inflight CF SL 6 (Model #3020), Grail 6 (Model #3092), Grail 7 (Model #3093), Grail CF SL 7 (Model #3095)

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora Rapidfire Plus

    Shimano GRX RX600, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Shimano GRX RX600 11s, Weight: 1.19 lbs

    Cassette

    Sunrace 9-speed 11-34t

    Shimano SLX M7000 11-42 11s, Number of sprockets: 11

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Shimano CN-HG601 11s

    Brakes

    Promax DSK-330R flat mount, 160mm rotors

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX RX600, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Shimano GRX RX600 11s, Weight: 1.19 lbs

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Novatec, 32h, 100mm, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 700c, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Novatec, 32h, 135mm, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 700c, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples

    DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 2.09 lbs | DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 2.42 lbs

    Tires

    Teravail Cannonball 700c x 38mm Wire Bead NOT TUBELESS COMPATIBLE

    Schwalbe G-One Bite 45mm, Width: 45mm, Weight: 1.19 lbs

    Disc Rotors

    Promax DSK-330R flat mount, 160mm rotors

    Shimano RT70, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.43 lbs

    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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