Salsa Journeyman Sora 650 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
1,199$
Weight | 11.79 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Groupset Sora, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
50cm
152cm - 160cm
52cm
157cm - 166cm
54cm
164cm - 175cm
55.5cm
173cm - 183cm
57cm
180cm - 190cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Journeyman Drop Bar
Suspension Fork
Fantail Deluxe Fork with Three-Pack Mounts
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora
Cassette
SunRace 9-speed 11-34t
Crank
FSA Vero Pro Adventure, 46/30t
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA
Chain
KMC X9
Wheels
Rims
Formula, 32h, 100mm, WTB STP i23 TCS 650b, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples
Tires
WTB Nano 27.5 x 2.1 Comp
Brakes
Brakes
Promax DSK-330R flat mount 160 mm
Disk Rotors
Promax DSK-330R flat mount 160 mm
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowbell
Grips
Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape
Headset
VP sealed bearing
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport 142
Seatpost
27.2 x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 55.5cm | 57cm | 59.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Front Center | 587 mm | 588 mm | 599 mm | 615 mm | 631 mm | 651 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 67 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Stack | 525 mm | 541 mm | 564 mm | 592 mm | 621 mm | 636 mm |
| Reach | 361 mm | 361 mm | 364 mm | 370 mm | 376 mm | 391 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 497 mm | 517 mm | 537 mm | 552 mm | 567 mm | 592 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 140 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm | 215 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 mm | 1015 mm | 1026 mm | 1042 mm | 1058 mm | 1078 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 663 mm | 717 mm | 739 mm | 775 mm | 798 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 157 cm | 164 cm | 173 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 160 cm | 166 cm | 175 cm | 183 cm | 190 cm | cm |
Model Overview
Journeyman Sora 650 is a Salsa Journeyman model. 28 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Journeyman bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 949$. On the other hand, Salsa Journeyman Sora 700 2022, is the most expensive and costs 1199$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Gravel bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Gravel bike that is reliable is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1199$. Comparing the average cost of a Gravel bike to this one, you will see that Journeyman Sora 650 price is 105.34% smaller.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Gravel bike, we get 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 11.79 kg (25.99 lbs), the Journeyman Sora 650 model is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 45.02% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Journeyman Sora 650 bike is equipped with the aluminum model. After 700c wheels, 650b is the second most popular choice for road bikes. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Salsa Journeyman Sora 650 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.