2025 Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c - Citrus Green

Journeyer SORA 2x9 is a gravel adventure bike built for guiding you into the world of gravel racing, wandering beautiful backroads, light bikepacking, or any other gravel fun you can cook up. Comfortable upright geometry grants you confidence on rougher roads (and helps you take in the view). The aluminum frame and fork feature mounts for fenders, racks, and accessories like our EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag, so you can adapt it for any adventure. The Shimano SORA 2x9 drivetrain is a workhorse with more than enough gear range for soaring climbs and long flats. Journeyer's blend of comfort, cargo, and capability make it the best gravel adventure bike for riders starting to explore the off-pavement world.

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

Seatpost:

ProMax

Stem:

Salsa Guide

Grips/Bar Tape:

Black cork

Saddle:

WTB Volt Medium

Handlebar:

Salsa Cowbell 3

Front Derailleur:

Shimano Sora R3000

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Sora R3000

Cassette:

Shimano HG200, 11-34t, 9-speed

Chain:

KMC X9

Crankset:

Shimano MT210, 46-30t -OR- FSA Tempo, 46-36t

Shifter:

Shimano Sora R3000

Brake Levers:

Shimano Sora R3000

Brake Calipers:

Tektro C550

Rotors:

Shimano RT10 (Center Lock, 160mm front and rear)

Front Tire:

Teravail Washburn 700c x 38mm, wire-bead

Rear Tire:

Teravail Washburn 700c x 38mm, wire-bead

Frame:

Journeyer Drop-Bar Quick-Release

Color:

Citrus Green

Fork:

Fantail QR

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano RS501 -OR- FSA Square Taper, 68mm, BSA, 118mm spindle

Front Hub:

Shimano TX5050, QR, OLD: 100mm

Rear Hub:

Shimano TX5050, QR, OLD: 135mm

Spoke:

14g, black

Rim:

WTB ST i23, TCS 2.0, 32h, 700c

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

Frame Protection

• Our products are built from experience - we've been there enough to know that a carbon fork can benefit from added protection just as much as the downtube on a suspension bike.

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 aluminum fork

The Fantail fork is constructed from aluminum alloy and designed for a 9 x 100 mm quick-release axle. Fantail's 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 feels comfortable and stable whether you're entering your first gravel race, exploring dirt paths around town, or venturing into unfamiliar terrain. It's 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.

700c x 38 mm Wheels and Tires

700c wheels hold their momentum well, and the 38 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 you're in the drops.

Dual Wheel Size Compatibility

Journeyer fits both 700c and 650b wheel sizes so you can adapt it for any type of gravel or all-road ride.

Click for Geometrical Chart

SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS:

Click for Bicycle Owner's Manual

Click for ASTM 2 Framesheet

Click for ASTM Riding Conditions Classifications

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