2024 Salsa Stormchaser Frameset
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2024 Salsa Stormchaser Frameset
The Stormchaser single speed frameset is designed from the ground-up to take on gravel rides in inclement weather. The lightweight aluminum frame features gravel race geometry similar to Warbird; Class 5™ VRS to absorb road impacts; our all-new sliding Alternator Flat Mount dropouts make single speeding simple, and the included geared dropout plate adds 1x drivetrain compatibility; and extra tire clearance for managing mud. The carbon fiber fork is also prepared for anything-abrasion plates prevent wear from mud-caked tires, Three-Pack mounts add extra storage for water or gear, and internal routing keeps your brake hose and dynamo cable out of the elements. The Stormchaser single speed gravel frameset is a stellar starting point for a bike that performs rain or shine.
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.
Class 5™ VRS
Soak up rough gravel roads. Our bowed seatstays are compliant while horizontally oriented chainstays resist torque for lateral stiffness.
Alternator Dropouts
Tune your ride characteristics and switch to single speed with ease. Our swappable dropout plates allow for multiple drivetrain options.
Frame Protection
Worry less about bike damage. Our frames and forks are designed and built to hold up to the rugged adventures you put them through.
CLASS 5™ VRS
The Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System has specially shaped seatstays with a tall, thin, vertically oriented profile that promotes vertical compliance by allowing the seatstays to "flex" outwards on impacts. The horizontally oriented chainstays work to resist torque and maintain a laterally stiff rear end. The seatstays and chainstays lack bridges, furthering the full length of the stays to contribute to flexibility. And a rear thru-axle delivers precise tracking while allowing the seatstays to provide that incredible compliance
GRAVEL RACE GEOMETRY
Stormchaser features geometry similar to our Warbird gravel race bike. Stormchaser places the rider in a position that can be maintained for hours on end over bumpy B-roads and loose surfaces, drastically reducing fatigue. A low bottom bracket and stable wheelbase help keep the tires planted and boost confidence. A long top tube paired with a short stem provides increased stability at high speed and on rough descents
MULTIPLE WHEEL SIZE COMPATIBILITY
Stormchaser fits up to 700c x 50mm OR 650b x 50 mm wheels/tires. Choose the wheel size that best meets your needs, or set up a second wheel set so your Stormchaser is optimized for the ride at hand
ABRASION PLATES ON FORK
Integrated plates on the fork minimize abrasion from mud and debris
EXTRA MUD CLEARANCE
Stormchaser has 40% more mud clearance than Warbird (measured with a 700c x 42 mm tire)
ALTERNATOR FLAT MOUNT DROPOUT
15 mm of dropout adjustability (435-450 mm)
BOTTLE CAPACITY
2-3 bottle mounts inside main triangle (57.5 cm and above can accommodate 3), 1 accessory mount on underside of downtube, 2 bottle mounts possible on fork via Three-Pack mounts
FENDER MOUNTS
Full-coverage fenders allow for longer, more pleasant rides in wet weather
THREE-PACK FORK MOUNTS
Two Three-Pack mounts on the fork allow for additional water, food, and accessory storage
FRONT AND REAR RACK MOUNTS
Mid-blade mounts of the fork allow for front racks such as the Salsa Down Under, designed for carrying touring panniers; also compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust rear rack when used with a Salsa Rack-Lock seatpost collar
TOP TUBE ACCESSORY MOUNTS
Top tube bolt-on mounts are designed for Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag or K-Edge Top Tube Computer Mount
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Internal tubes guide brake, shift, and dynamo cables through the frame, simplifying setup and maintenance
STEALTH DROPPER POST ROUTING
Accommodates 27.2mm dropper posts for more confident descending at high speeds on rough, unpredictable gravel roads
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- Frame (Frameset):
- Stormchaser Aluminum
- Fork (Frameset):
- Stormchaser Carbon
- Color (Frameset):
- Black
- Seatpost (Components):
- Salsa Lip-Lock 32.0 mm seatpost collar
- Rigid Fork Length:
- 420 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 51 mm
- Seatpost:
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom Bracket:
- 73 mm BSA, threaded
- Rear Brake (Rotor):
- Flat mount frame standard, 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt length (140-160 mm rotor)
- Rear Spacing:
- 12 x 142 mm TA
- Derailleur Hanger:
- Hanger 465, QBP# FS2322 (Requires geared Alternator Flat Mount Plate, QBP# FS0719, and Hanger Axle/Stud Kit, QBP# FS1181)
- Front Brake (Rotor):
- Flat mount frame standard, 35 mm thickness, 42 mm bolt length (160 mm rotor only)
- Front Spacing:
- 12 x 100 mm TA
- Headset (Upper/Lower) (Components):
- FSA No.42 ACB
- Fender Mounts:
- Yes, required fender hardware included.
- Design Wheel/Tire Sizes:
- 700c x 42 mm
- Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes:
- 700c x 32-50 mm; 650b x 47-50 mm
- Headset, Upper:
- IS41
- Headset, Lower:
- IS52
- Seatpost Collar:
- 32.0 mm
- Dropper Compatible (Routing):
- Yes (internal)
- Rear Axle Size:
- M12 x 167L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20 mm (NOTE, DOES NOT FIT SALSA DEABOLT W/ LEVER. DEADBOLT UL TOOLED AXLE ONLY)
- Top Tube Mounts:
- Yes, compatible with Salsa EXP Series Top Tube bag.
- Rear Rack Mounts:
- Yes, universal rack rear compatible. Salsa Post-Lock seat collar required. Salsa Wanderlust Rack recommended.
- Water Bottle Mounts:
- Frames up to 56 cm: 2 in main triangle. Frames 57.5 cm and larger: 3 in main triangle.
- Frameset Weight (Weight):
- 5lbs 12oz. for size 56cm, includes fork, headset, and axles
- Rack Mounts:
- 165 mm Low-rider compatible. Salsa Down Under rack recommended.
- Stem Clamp:
- 28.6 mm
- Crown Race:
- Integrated SHIS 40, 36° Angle
- Front Axle:
- M12 x 120L, TP = 1.5, TL = 12 mm
- Downtube Accessory Mounts:
- One
- Pack Mounts:
- One mount per fork leg.
- Front Axle (Wheels):
- Salsa Deadbolt UL M12 x 120 mm thru-axle
- Rear Axle (Wheels):
- Salsa Deadbolt UL M12 x 167 mm thru-axle
- Single Speed):
- 1x crankset, 40t max, Race Face/Easton 51 mm chainline, single speed only
- Geared):
- 1x crankset only, 38t max, 49 mm MTN chainline, 168 Q-factor min.
- Max Tire Size with Fenders:
- 700c x 47 mm
