2025 Salsa Journeyer Flat Bar Deore 650b - Orange

Journeyer Flat Bar Deore 650b is our recipe for a fearless adventure companion. With an all-new aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork, it’s designed for comfort and confidence as you navigate gravel roads, two-track, city streets, and bike paths. Journeyer’s 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. Shimano’s 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 that’s suited to new and experienced riders alike.

WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Headset:

FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2

Seatpost:

Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm offset

Stem:

Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree

Grips/Bar Tape:

Salsa File Tread

Saddle:

WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm

Handlebar:

Salsa Salt Flat 31.8, 700 mm

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Deore M5120 SGS, 10/11-speed

Cassette:

Shimano Deore M4100, 11–46t, 10-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG54

Crankset:

Omega MegaExo 40t, FSA Road MegaExo bottom bracket

Shifter:

Shimano Deore M4100

Brake Calipers:

Tektro HD-R280

Rotors:

TR-160-22 (6-bolt, 160 mm)

Front Wheel:

WTB Serra 12 x 100 mm TA hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h

Rear Wheel:

WTB Serra 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h

Front Tire:

Teravail Washburn 650b x 47 mm, 30 tpi, Wire Bead

Rear Tire:

Teravail Washburn 650b x 47 mm, 30 tpi, Wire Bead

Complete Bike:

25lbs (MD, with pedals)

Frame:

Journeyer Flat-Bar Quick-Release

Color:

Orange

Fork:

Fantail Deluxe

Frame Accessory Mounts

Downtube Accessory Mounts: Yes, 1, TopTube Mounts: Yes, Rack Mounts: Rear: yes / Front: yes, low rider, Three-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

KEY FEATURES:

On-Bike Storage

• Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

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 Deluxe’s 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 it’s your daily driver, you’re 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 today’s 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.

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SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS:

Click for Bicycle Owner's Manual

Click for ASTM 2 Framesheet

Click for ASTM Riding Conditions Classifications

Click for Salsa Journeyer Flat Bar - Front Triangle Frame Bag Guide