2024 Salsa Journeyer Advent 650b
SalsaWe set out to make Journeyer Advent 650b among the best gravel and adventure bikes for riders who want something versatile. Journeyers new aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork feature all-around gravel geometry for comfort and assurance on harsh roads and paths. Journeyer offers dozens of configuration options thanks to its rack and fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts on the fork, top tube and accessory mounts, and ample space for bottles. Set it up for weekend gravel rides, bikepacking overnighters, or your everyday errands. The 650b x 47 mm wheel and tire setup accelerates quickly and offers a nice, wide contact patch for grip on every road surface. The finishing touch? MicroSHIFTs Advent 1 x 9 drivetrain, with a wide gear range and high reliability factor. Hop on a Journeyer and see where it can take you.
On-Bike Storage
Carry more on your bike and less on your body. Our frames and forks feature mounts for extra bottles, camping gear, and ride accessories.
6061-T6 ALUMINUM FRAME
We use alloy tubing developed specifically for the Journeyer frame, which is then heat-treated to T6 alloy standards for extra strength and durability.
FANTAIL ALUMINUM FORK
The Fantail fork is constructed from aluminum alloy and designed for a 9 x 100 mm quick-release axle. Fantails two sets of Three-Pack mounts and mid-blade rack mounts let you load up everything you need for your rides. Fender mounts add a touch of all-weather utility, and massive 700c x 56 mm or 650b x 59 mm (27.5 x 2.3") tire clearance lets you choose the wheel and tire setup for your riding conditions.
GRAVEL GEOMETRY
Journeyer is comfortable, stable and confidence inspiring whether its your daily driver, youre ripping up dirt paths through town, exploring unfamiliar terrain, or entering your first gravel race. Spirited when you want it to be, but relaxed enough to leave you with the energy for long rides.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Full-length housing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals. Internal routing for a clean, uncluttered look.
DROPPER POST ROUTING
Internal dropper post routing makes it easy to outfit your Journeyer for more technical riding.
FLAT-MOUNT BRAKES
Flat-mount brakes offer a clean look, easy setup, and compatibility with most of todays road and gravel brake offerings.
CARGO CAPABILITY
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.
650B X 47 MM WHEELS AND TIRES
650b wheels accelerate quickly, and the high-volume 47 mm Teravail Washburn tires blend straight-line speed with confidence in turns on loose terrain.
SALSA COWBELL DROP HANDLEBAR
Drop bars provide multiple hand positions, increasing comfort and efficiency on long rides. They also provide the rider a more aerodynamic position when stiff headwinds arise. Our Cowbell bars feature a 12° flare that puts your hands, wrists, and arms into a position that feels natural when youre in the drops.
DUAL WHEEL SIZE COMPATIBILITY
Journeyer fits both 700c and 650b wheel sizes. We offer models in each size so you can choose the one that meets your needs or set up a second wheel set so your Journeyer is ready for any type of ride.
- Frame (Frameset):
- Journeyer Drop-Bar Quick-Release
- Fork (Frameset):
- Fantail
- Color (Frameset):
- Black
- Rear Derailleur (Drivetrain):
- microSHIFT Advent M6195
- Cassette (Drivetrain):
- microSHIFT H093, 11-42t, 9 speed
- Chain (Drivetrain):
- KMC Z9
- Crankset (Drivetrain):
- FSA Vero Pro 40t, FSA 7420ST 110.5 mm bottom bracket
- Shifter (Drivetrain):
- microSHIFT Advent M090
- Brakes and Rotors (Drivetrain):
- Tektro MD-C310, Tektro TR160-22 (6-bolt, 160 mm)
- Headset (Components):
- FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2
- Stem (Components):
- Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree
- Handlebar (Components):
- Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8
- Grips/Bar Tape (Components):
- Black Cork
- Seatpost (Components):
- Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm offset
- Saddle (Components):
- WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm
- Front Wheel (Wheels):
- Novatec D761DSE 9 x 100 mm QR hub, WTB STi23 650b rim, 32h
- Rear Wheel (Wheels):
- Novatec D762TSE 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB STi23 650b rim, 32h
- Tires (Wheels):
- Teravail Washburn, 650b x 47 mm, 30 tpi
- Design Wheel/Tire Size:
- 650b x 47 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 50 mm
- Upper:
- IS41
- Lower:
- IS52
- Seatpost:
- 27.2 mm
- Seat Collar:
- 32.0 mm
- Front Derailleur Type:
- 2x, bottom swing
- Bottom Bracket:
- 68 mm BSA
- Crankset (Max Ring):
- 1x crankset: 42t max.; 2x crankset: 48/33t max.
- Rear Brake (Rotor):
- Flat mount 140 frame standard (160 mm max.), 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt length
- Rear Spacing:
- 135 mm
- Rear Axle:
- 10 x 135 mm quick release
- Derailleur Hanger:
- Salsa 959
- Front Brake (Rotor):
- Flat mount 140 fork standard (160 mm max.)
- Front Spacing:
- 100 mm
- Fender Mounts:
- Yes
- Dropper Compatible (Routing):
- Yes, internal
- Water Bottle Mounts:
- 49 cm frame: 1 in main triangle; 51-56 cm frames: 2 in main triangle; 57-60 cm frames: 3 in main triangle
- Front Derailleur Mount:
- 31.8 mm OD, bottom pull
- Rack Mounts:
- Rear: yes; Front: yes, low rider
- Crown Race:
- 40 mm
- Front Axle:
- 9 x 100 mm quick release
- Tire Sizes:
- 650b x 47-50 mm; 700c x 32-50 mm
- Rigid Fork Length:
- 405 mm axle-to-crown
- Stem Clamp / Steerer Clamp Diameter:
- 28.6 mm / 1 1/8"
- Downtube Accessory Mounts:
- Yes, One
- TopTube Mounts:
- Yes
- Pack Mounts:
- 47-53 cm frames: 1 on down tube; 55-60 cm frames: 1 on down tube + 1 on seat tube; All sizes: one per fork leg