Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Salsa Journeyer ESSA 1x8

Velopedia Archive ID 900000744

Overview

Model year	2026
Brand	Salsa
Model	Journeyer ESSA 1x8
Bicycle type	Cyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID	900000744
Original MSRP	$1,299.00
Colors	Vapor Gray
Sizes	49cm; 51cm; 53cm; 55cm; 57cm; 60cm
Weight	26 lbs. 04 oz

Frameset

Frame construction	Aluminum
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Aluminum
Fork material	Aluminum

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano ESSA U2030
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano ESSA U2000
Crankset	Shimano ESSA U2000, 40t
Bottom bracket	Shimano UN300, square taper, 122.5mm spindle
Cassette	Shimano HG300-8, 11–45t, 8-speed
Chain	KMC Z8

Brakes

Brakes	Brake Calipers: Shimano RS305; Brake Levers: Shimano ESSA U2030; Rotors: Shimano (6-bolt, 160mm front and rear)

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	FSA
Handlebar	TranzX alloy
Stem	TranzX
Saddle	WTB Volt
Seatpost	Salsa Guide, 12mm offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Novatec 9 x 100mm QR / (R) Novatec 10 x 135mm, HG, QR
Rims	WTB ST i25, 32h
Spokes	Straight-gauge, 14g
Front tire	Teravail Washburn, 700c x 45mm, Durable casing, wire bead
Rear tire	Teravail Washburn, 700c x 45mm, Durable casing, wire bead
Wheel size	700C; 650B

Geometry · 49cm

Seat tube	340 mm
Effective top tube	493 mm
Head tube	90 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	76°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1027 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	283 mm
Reach	366 mm
Stack	510 mm
Standover height	617 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	402 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm

Geometry · 51cm

Seat tube	380 mm
Effective top tube	510 mm
Head tube	105 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	75°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1028 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	283 mm
Reach	369 mm
Stack	528 mm
Standover height	652 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	402 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	70 mm

Geometry · 53cm

Seat tube	410 mm
Effective top tube	530 mm
Head tube	130 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1040 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	283 mm
Reach	372 mm
Stack	552 mm
Standover height	688 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	402 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	80 mm

Geometry · 55cm

Seat tube	450 mm
Effective top tube	550 mm
Head tube	150 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1051 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	283 mm
Reach	376 mm
Stack	570 mm
Standover height	724 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	402 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	80 mm

Geometry · 57cm

Seat tube	490 mm
Effective top tube	570 mm
Head tube	180 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1072 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	283 mm
Reach	387 mm
Stack	599 mm
Standover height	760 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	402 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	90 mm

Geometry · 60cm

Seat tube	520 mm
Effective top tube	600 mm
Head tube	210 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1104 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	283 mm
Reach	409 mm
Stack	627 mm
Standover height	807 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	402 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	100 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 23, 2026.