Salsa Journeyman Claris 650 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
949$
Weight | 12.25 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 650b -
Groupset Claris, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
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 Aluminum Fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris GS 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Shift Levers
Shimano Claris
Cassette
SunRace 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30t
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA
Chain
KMC X8
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 160mm
Disk Rotors
Flat mount (140–160mm)
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 Claris 650 belongs to the Salsa Journeyman model. Salsa released 28 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Salsa Journeyman bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 650 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 949$. Salsa Journeyman Sora 700 2020 on the other hand costs 1199$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 949$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Journeyman Claris 650 price is 159.43% lower than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Gravel bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Gravel bike, we get 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 12.25 kg (27.01 lbs), Salsa bike is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 50.68% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Journeyman Claris 650 model has aluminum wheels. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Salsa Journeyman Claris 650 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.