2024 Salsa Journeyer Flat Bar Deore 650b
SalsaJourneyer Flat Bar Deore 650b is our recipe for a fearless adventure companion. With an all-new aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork, its designed for comfort and confidence as you navigate gravel roads, two-track, city streets, and bike paths. Journeyers versatile features let you gear up for anything - fender and rack mounts make it a worthy commuter, while the Three-Pack, bottle, and accessory mounts make long gravel days and bikepacking overnighters possible. The extra volume of 650b x 47 mm tires provides a nice, traction-focused contact patch. Shimanos classic Deore drivetrain has the gear range and reliability for just about anywhere you want to take it. This Journeyer is a solid gravel bike with flat bars thats suited to new and experienced riders alike.
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 DELUXE ALUMINUM FORK
The Fantail Deluxe fork features aluminum alloy construction with a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle for a stiff, responsive ride. Load it up your way with two sets of Three-Pack mounts and mid-blade rack mounts. Fender mounts mean that wet roads will never ruin your ride. Fantail Deluxes 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 Deluxe
- Color (Frameset):
- Orange
- Rear Derailleur (Drivetrain):
- Shimano Deore M5120 SGS, 10/11-speed
- Cassette (Drivetrain):
- Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46t, 10-speed
- Chain (Drivetrain):
- Shimano HG54
- Crankset (Drivetrain):
- Omega MegaExo 40t, FSA Road MegaExo bottom bracket
- Shifter (Drivetrain):
- Shimano Deore M4100
- Brakes and Rotors (Drivetrain):
- Tektro HD-R280, TR-160-22 (6-bolt, 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):
- WTB Serra 12 x 100 mm TA hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h
- Rear Wheel (Wheels):
- WTB Serra 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h
- Tires (Wheels):
- Teravail Washburn 650b x 47 mm, 30 tpi, Wire Bead
- Complete Bike Weight (Weight):
- 25lbs (MD, with pedals)
- 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:
- M12 x 120 TP = 1.5, TL = 12 mm thru-axle
- 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