Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 650 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
949$
Weight | 12.39 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.
XS
147cm - 161cm
SM
159cm - 174cm
MD
172cm - 184cm
LG
182cm - 191cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Journeyman Flat 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 Rapidfire Plus
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 Salt Flat
Grips
Salsa File Tread
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 | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.28 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Front Center | 632 mm | 649 mm | 670 mm | 691 mm | 706 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm | 65 mm |
| Stack | 526 mm | 555 mm | 583 mm | 611 mm | 635 mm |
| Reach | 410 mm | 417 mm | 428 mm | 439 mm | 446 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 562 mm | 587 mm | 607 mm | 627 mm | 647 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 130 mm | 160 mm | 190 mm | 215 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059 mm | 1076 mm | 1097 mm | 1118 mm | 1133 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 657 mm | 716 mm | 738 mm | 774 mm | 794 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 147 cm | 159 cm | 172 cm | 182 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 161 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 191 cm | cm |
About this model
Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 650 is part of the Salsa Journeyman model. Salsa launched 28 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Salsa Journeyman bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 949$. Salsa Journeyman Apex 1 650 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 1499$.
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.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 949$. In conclusion, this bike price is 159.43% smaller than the price of the average Gravel bike.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes have an average weight of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 12.39 kg (27.32 lbs), the Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 650 model is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 52.4% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 650 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 650 bike is equipped with the aluminum model. After 700c wheels, 650b is the second most popular choice for road bikes. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 650 is equipped 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!