salsa gravel bike reviews Salsa Journeyer Apex 1 700 Bike

salsa gravel bike reviews Salsa Journeyer Apex 1 700 BikeJourneyer is Salsas workhorse road and gravel adventure machine. This versatile platform is a gateway to gravel riding. The confidence of its redesigned aluminum frame and carbon fork attracts mixed surface riders, while its cargo capacity appeals to bikepackers. Journeyers fender mounts, rack mounts, wheel size compatibility, and handlebar options suit riders seeking a do it all bike. 6061 T6 alloy frame Salsa Waxwing carbon fork with fender mounts,

Journeyer is Salsa’s workhorse road and gravel adventure machine. This versatile platform is a gateway to gravel riding. The confidence of its redesigned aluminum frame and carbon fork attracts mixed-surface riders, while its cargo capacity appeals to bikepackers. Journeyer’s fender mounts, rack mounts, wheel size compatibility, and handlebar options suit riders seeking a do-it-all bike.

• 6061-T6 alloy frame
• Salsa Waxwing carbon fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, mid-blade rack mounts, dynamo routing, and abrasion-resistant plate.
• Flat mount brakes
• Internal cable routing with stealth dropper post routing
• Top tube and down tube accessory mounts on frame hold ride essentials
• Compatible with 700c and 650b wheels and tires
• Frame fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 55 mm (27.5 x 2.1")
• Waxwing fork fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 56.5 mm (27.5 x 2.25")
• 12 x 100 mm thru-axle front, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle rear

BUILD KIT

• Frame : Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle
• Fork : Waxwing
• Rear Derailleur : SRAM Apex 1
• Cassette/Cog : SRAM PG-1130, 11–42t, 11-speed
• Chain : SRAM PC-1110
• Crankset : SRAM Apex 1, 40t
• Bottom Brcket : SRAM GXP
• Shifter(s) : SRAM Apex 1
• Brakes : Tektro MD-C550
• Rotors : Tektro TR160-22 rotors (6-bolt, 160 mm)
• Headset : FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2
• Stem : Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree
• Handlebar : Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8
• Seatpost : Salsa Guide, 27.2 x 350 mm
• Saddle : WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm
• Wheels : WTB ST i23 700c Rims, WTB Serra Hubs
• Tires : Teravail Washburn, 700c x 38 mm, 60 tpi, Durable casing, tubeless ready

SIZING: Salsa recommends the following sizes based on rider height:

• 49cm 4'8" - 5'0"
• 51cm 4'11" - 5'3"
• 53cm 5'2" - 5'7"
• 55cm 5'5" - 5'10"
• 57cm 5'8" - 6'1"
• 60cm 6'0" - 6'5"