Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 650 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
1,199$
Weight | 11.34 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 650b -
Groupset Sora, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
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 Deluxe Carbon with Three-Pack Mounts
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora GS 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
Sunrace 9-speed 11-34t
Crank
FSA Vero Pro Adventure, 46/30t
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA
Chain
KMC X9
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"
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 |
Model Overview
Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 650 is a Salsa Journeyman model. Salsa launched 28 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2019 of this model, by clicking this link.
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.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, you could also get a good Gravel bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2019 and its price was 1199$. In conclusion, this bike price is 105.34% lower than the price of the average Gravel bike.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes weigh an average of 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.
much heavier than average, Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 650 has a weight of 11.34 kg (25 lbs). To sum up, it’s 39.48% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 650 2019, has a aluminum model. 650b wheels make a great choice if you want to sacrifice speed for comfort. However, if speed is what you’re after, 700c wheels are a better fit.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Sora 650 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.