Salsa Vaya Frameset 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
1,149$
Weight | 2.32 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
49.5cm
147cm - 159cm
52cm
157cm - 166cm
54cm
164cm - 173cm
55cm
170cm - 178cm
57cm
175cm - 185cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Vaya Triple Butted CroMoly
Suspension Fork
Waxwing
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA, threaded
Brakes
Disk Rotors
51mm standard, (140–160mm)
Cockpit
Headset
Cane Creek 10
Seat
Seatpost
27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49.5cm | 52cm | 54cm | 55cm | 57cm | 59.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.69 mm | 1.69 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm |
| Front Center | 581 mm | 584 mm | 595 mm | 600 mm | 614 mm | 633 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 72 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Stack | 539.7 mm | 544.4 mm | 587.1 mm | 606.1 mm | 625 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 351.6 mm | 365.2 mm | 362.2 mm | 360.8 mm | 369 mm | 381.8 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 492 mm | 517 mm | 537 mm | 547 mm | 567 mm | 592 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.25 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm | 205 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 mm | 1019 mm | 1031 mm | 1035 mm | 1050 mm | 1069 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Standover Height | 657 mm | 710 mm | 739 mm | 773 mm | 792 mm | 818 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 147 cm | 157 cm | 164 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 159 cm | 166 cm | 173 cm | 178 cm | 185 cm | cm |
About this model
Vaya Frameset belongs to the Salsa Vaya model. Salsa released 6 frames variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Vaya frames models from 2019, here.
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 frames average price
If you want an acceptable Gravel frame you should know that the average price is 1505$. However, even though the average price of a Gravel frame is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality frame. In short, before purchasing your ideal frame do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Salsa released this model in 2019, its price was 1149$. If we compare this with the average Gravel frame cost we notice that the price is 30.98% lower.
Average weight for Gravel frames
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Gravel frame is 2.06 kg (4.54 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
considerably heavier than average, Vaya Frameset has a weight of 2.32 kg (5.11 lbs). In conclusion, the average Gravel frame weighs 12.62% less than Vaya Frameset.
Overview of components
Fork material
Vaya Frameset has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your frame. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.