Salsa Journeyman Claris 650 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
949$
Weight | 11.99 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 STI
Cassette
SunRace 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30t
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA
Chain
KMC X8
Wheels
Rims
Novatec, 32h, 100mm, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples
Tires
Teravail Sparwood 27.5 x 2.1" Wire Bead NOT TUBELESS COMPATIBLE
Brakes
Brakes
Promax DSK-330R flat mount, 160mm rotors
Disk Rotors
Flat mount (140–160mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowbell
Grips
Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape
Headset
FSA Sealed Bearing
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Salsa Guide 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 completes the Salsa Journeyman model. Salsa launched 28 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Journeyman bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 949$. Salsa Journeyman Apex 1 650 2019 on the other hand costs 1499$, 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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Gravel bike that is reliable is 2462$. However, you could also get a good Gravel bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 949$. Comparing the average cost of a Gravel bike to this one, you will see that Journeyman Claris 650 price is 159.43% lower.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes weigh an average of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Journeyman Claris 650 weighs 11.99 kg (26.43 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 47.48% 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, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Journeyman Claris 650 are the aluminum type. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Journeyman Claris 650 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!