Salsa Journeyman Sora 700 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
1,199$
Weight | 11.17 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Sora, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
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 Deluxe Carbon Fork with Three-Pack Mounts
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora
Cassette
Sunrace 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
FSA Vero Pro Adventure, 46/30t
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA
Chain
KMC X9
Wheels
Rims
Formula, 32h, 100mm, WTB STP i19 TCS 700c, 2.0mm spokes, brass nipples
Tires
WTB Riddler 700 x 37mm Comp
Brakes
Brakes
Promax DSK-330R flat mount 160mm
Disk Rotors
Promax DSK-330R flat mount 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 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 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 | 74 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 72 mm | 72 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 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| 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 Sora 700 belongs to the Salsa Journeyman model. There are 28 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Salsa Journeyman Flat Bar Claris 700 2022 has a starting price of 949$. Salsa Journeyman Sora 700 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1199$.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Gravel bike is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 1199$. In conclusion, this bike price is 105.34% smaller than the price of the average 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). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 11.17 kg (24.63 lbs), the Journeyman Sora 700 model is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 37.39% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
Journeyman Sora 700 components
Fork material
Journeyman Sora 700 has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Journeyman Sora 700 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Salsa Journeyman Sora 700 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!