2024 Salsa Journeyer Flat Bar Acolyte 650b
SalsaJourneyer Flat Bar Acolyte 650b is all about finding the easiest path to gravel riding. The aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork are designed with our all-around gravel geometry for a comfortable riding position. The flat handlebar grants more leverage and keeps you seated upright. Our on-bike cargo features give you a place to store everything you might need on your rides, from bottle and accessory mounts to front and rear racks and Three-Pack fork mounts.650b x 47 mm wheels and tires provide plenty of cushion and grip for a comfortable, confident ride. MicroSHIFTs simple, reliable, and wide-range Acolyte 1 x 8 drivetrain rounds out this flat bar gravel bike build for a do-it-all machine thats happy to check out new gravel routes or take you around town.
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 SALT FLAT HANDLEBAR
Flat handlebars offer excellent leverage and control, especially when riding on surfaces that demand a little extra attention. Flat handlebars also put you in a comfortable upright position. Our Salt Flat handlebar has 11° back sweep, 6° of up sweep, and zero rise for performance that feels natural.
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 Flat-Bar Quick-Release
- Fork (Frameset):
- Fantail
- Color (Frameset):
- Red
- Rear Derailleur (Drivetrain):
- microSHIFT Acolyte M5185
- Cassette (Drivetrain):
- microSHIFT H083, 12-42t, 8-speed
- Chain (Drivetrain):
- KMC X8
- Crankset (Drivetrain):
- FSA Vero Pro 40t, FSA 7240S bottom bracket
- Shifter (Drivetrain):
- microSHIFT Acolyte M7180
- Brakes and Rotors (Drivetrain):
- Tektro MD-U310 with RS360A lever, Tektro TR160-29 (160 mm)
- Headset (Components):
- FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2
- Stem (Components):
- Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree
- Handlebar (Components):
- Salsa Salt Flat 31.8, 700 mm
- Grips/Bar Tape (Components):
- Salsa File Tread
- 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 ST i23 650b rim, 32h
- Rear Wheel (Wheels):
- Novatec D762TSE 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 32h
- Tires (Wheels):
- Teravail Washburn 650b x 47 mm, 30 TPI, Wire Bead
- 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:
- XS frame: 1 in main triangle; SM frame: 2 in main triangle; MD, LG, and XL 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:
- XS and SM frames: 1 on down tube; MD, LG, and XL frames: 1 on down tube + 1 on seat tube; All sizes: one per fork leg