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2022 Salsa Journeyer Frameset
Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $799.00
- Sizes
- 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm
- Colors
- Black
- Geometry
- 6 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000678
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Used-frameset inspection
If you’re buying this frameset used
Before buying: confirm the serial number and exact model, inspect frame and fork alignment, and inventory every included axle, hanger, clamp, headset part, cable guide and proprietary fitting.
Inspect the frame and fork →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
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- AlignmentSight along the frame and fork from several directions. Confirm that the fork, rear dropouts, head tube and other visible interfaces appear straight; professional measurement is appropriate when alignment cannot be established visually.
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Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2022 Salsa Journeyer Frameset · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle · Fork: Waxwing · Aluminum
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Waxwing |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
Drivetrain
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM UDH derailleur hanger |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2 |
|---|
Wheels & Tires
| Wheel Size | 700C; 650B |
|---|
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | 49cm | 51cm | 53cm | 55cm | 57cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 340 mm | 380 mm | 410 mm | 450 mm | 490 mm | 520 mm |
| Effective top tube | 493 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm | 570 mm | 600 mm |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 105 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 180 mm | 210 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 68.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 76° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 mm | 1028 mm | 1040 mm | 1050 mm | 1072 mm | 1104 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Reach | 366 mm | 368 mm | 372 mm | 376 mm | 387 mm | 408 mm |
| Stack | 510 mm | 528 mm | 552 mm | 570 mm | 598 mm | 627 mm |
| Standover height | 613.5 mm | 648.5 mm | 684.5 mm | 720.5 mm | 756.5 mm | 803.5 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm |
Geometry source: Salsa first-party metric geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
49cm geometry
Riding position
The 366 mm reach and 510 mm stack create a relatively long, low gravel position, favoring a more performance-oriented posture over a distinctly upright one. A 76° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 68.5° head angle combined with a 1027 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 440 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 510 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 76° sits toward the steeper end. The head angle of 68.5° sits toward the slacker end.
51cm geometry
Riding position
A 368 mm reach and 528 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright. A 75° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 69.5° head angle combined with a 1028 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 440 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 528 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 75° sits toward the steeper end. Its reach of 368 mm sits toward the shorter end.
53cm geometry
Riding position
A 372 mm reach and 552 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright.
Handling tendencies
A 69.5° head angle combined with a 1040 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 440 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 552 mm sits toward the lower end. Its reach of 372 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 74° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
55cm geometry
Riding position
A 376 mm reach and 570 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright.
Handling tendencies
A 69.5° head angle combined with a 1050 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 440 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its reach of 376 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 570 mm sits toward the lower end. The head angle of 69.5° sits somewhat slacker than typical.
57cm geometry
Riding position
The 598 mm stack is tall relative to the 387 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69.5° head angle combined with a 1072 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 440 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 598 mm sits toward the lower end. Its reach of 387 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 440 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
60cm geometry
Riding position
A 408 mm reach and 627 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright.
Handling tendencies
A 69.5° head angle combined with a 1104 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 440 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
The chainstay of 440 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. The head angle of 69.5° sits somewhat slacker than typical. Its wheelbase of 1104 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Across the size range
From 49cm to 60cm, reach grows by 42 mm and stack by 117 mm, showing how the frame becomes both longer and taller through the published size range. The rear center stays essentially constant at about 440 mm across sizes, so most of the wheelbase growth happens in the front half of the bike rather than by lengthening the rear triangle.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.