SALSA Cycles
SALSA Cycles JOURNEYER CLARIS 700C
Journeyer Claris 700c makes it easy to get into gravel. We designed its all-new aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork around comfortable geometry and versatile features. The fender, rack, accessory, and Three-Pack mounts let you outfit it just the way you want. Gravel riding on a hot day? Load up with extra water. Commuting? Add a rack and fenders and keep your eyes open for fun side roads and paths. Going bikepacking? Our Anything Cages hold your gear in under-utilized space for a minimal setup. The 700c x 38 mm wheel and tire package rolls quickly and smoothly on pavement, but with enough traction for loose dirt and gravel. Shimano’s Claris 2 x 8-speed drivetrain grants you the gear range to take on uphill grinds or take advantage of tailwinds. All of these features come together in an affordable package that might make it the best beginner gravel bike out there.
BUILD KIT
FRAMESET
- Frame
- Journeyer Drop-Bar Quick-Release
- Fork
- Fantail
- Color
- Tan
DRIVETRAIN
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris R2000
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris R2000, Medium Cage
- Cassette
- Shimano HG31 11–34t, 8 speed
- Chain
- KMC X8
- Crankset
- Shimano TY501 46/30t, Shimano UN101 68 x 122.5 mm bottom bracket
- Shifter
- Shimano Claris R2000
- Brakes and Rotors
- Tektro MD-C310, Shimano RT10 (Center Lock, 160 mm)
COMPONENTS
- Headset
- FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2
- Stem
- Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree
- Handlebar
- Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8
- Grips/Bar Tape
- Black Cork
- Seatpost
- Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm offset
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm
WHEELS
- Front Wheel
- Shimano TX505 9 x 100 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 700c rim, 32h
- Rear Wheel
- Shimano TX505-8 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 700c rim, 32h
- Tires
- Teravail Washburn, 700c x 38 mm, 30 tpi
*Specification and pricing subject to change without notice.
FRAME SPECS
- Design Wheel/Tire Size
- 700c x 38 mm
- Alternate Wheel-Tire Sizes
- 700c x 32–50 mm; 650b x 47–50 mm
- Rigid Fork Length
- 405 mm axle-to-crown
- Fork Offset
- 50 mm
- Headset-Upper
- IS41
- Headset-Lower
- IS52
- Crown Race
- 40 mm
- Seatpost
- 27.2 mm
- Seat Collar
- 32.0 mm
- Dropper Compatible (Routing)
- Yes, internal
- Stem Clamp / Steerer Clamp Diameter
- 28.6 mm / 1 1/8
- Front Derailleur Mount
- 31.8 mm OD, bottom pull
- Front Derailleur Type
- 2x, bottom swing
- Bottom Bracket
- 68 mm BSA
- Crankset (Max Ring)
- 1x crankset: 42t max.; 2x crankset: 48/33t max.
- Front Brake (Rotor)
- Flat mount 140 fork standard (160 mm max.)
- Rear Brake (Rotor)
- Flat mount 140 frame standard (160 mm max.), 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt length
- Front Spacing
- 100 mm
- Front Axle
- 9 x 100 mm quick release
- Rear Spacing
- 135 mm
- Rear Axle
- 10 x 135 mm quick release
- Derailleur Hanger
- Salsa 959
- Downtube Accessory Mounts
- Yes, One
- TopTube Mounts
- Yes
- Rack Mounts
- Rear: yes; Front: yes, low rider
- Fender Mounts
- Yes
- Water Bottle Mounts
- 49 cm frame: 1 in main triangle; 51–56 cm frames: 2 in main triangle; 57–60 cm frames: 3 in main triangle
- Three-Pack Mounts
- 47–53 cm frames: 1 on down tube; 55–60 cm frames: 1 on down tube + 1 on seat tube; All sizes: one per fork leg
GEOMETRY
| Size | 49cm | 51cm | 53cm | 55cm | 57cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 493 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 600 |
| B. Stand Over | 613.5 | 648.5 | 684.5 | 720.5 | 756.5 | 803.5 |
| C. Reach | 366 | 368 | 372 | 376 | 387 | 408 |
| D. Stack | 510 | 528 | 552 | 570 | 598 | 627 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 340 | 380 | 410 | 450 | 490 | 520 |
| F. Headtube Length | 90 | 105 | 130 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| G. Headtube Angle | 68.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| I. BB Drop | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| K. Chainstay Length | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 402 | 402 | 402 | 402 | 402 | 402 |
| M. Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| N. Wheelbase | 1027 | 1028 | 1040 | 1050 | 1072 | 1104 |
| Crank Arm Length | 165 | 165 | 170 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | 380 | 400 | 420 | 440 | 460 | 460 |
| Recommended Rider Height | 142 - 152cm | 150 - 160cm | 157 - 170cm | 165 - 178cm | 173 - 185cm | 183 - 196cm |
| Stem Length | 60 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
Measurements based on:
- a fork measuring 405mm with 50mm offset
- a 700 x 38mm tire measuring 706 mm in diameter
- Stand over measured vertically to top of top tube from a position 50mm forward of BB center
