Salsa JOURNEYER Sora - 27.5" Gravel Bike - 2023 - green

593.04 GBP*

Description

Salsa JOURNEYER Sora - 27.5" Gravel Bike - 2023 - green Embark on the journey! Unlock new roads and experiences with Journeyer Sora 650b . An all-new aluminum frame and our Waxwing carbon fork create a ride that's fit for gravel roads, bikepacking routes, or getting from A to B around town with as much fun as possible. Mounts for fenders, racks, Anything Cages, and other accessories mean that you have options for carrying your ride supplies or camping gear. 650b wheels with 47 mm tires offer quick acceleration and a large contact patch for grip on loose surfaces. Shimano's Sora 2 x 9-speed groupset prepares you for steep climbs or speedy flat sections. This formula made Journeyer one of the most popular gravel bikes out there - take one for a ride and see why. Features of the Journeyer Sora all-road bike Aluminium frame - Salsa use alloy tubing developed specifically for the Journeyer frame, which is then heat-treated to T6 alloy standards for extra strength and durability. Waxwing Carbon Fork - The Waxwing fork features carbon construction with an aluminum steerer. The 12 x 100 mm thru-axle keeps the front end stiff, so it goes where you point it. Salsa designed Waxwing to carry a load, with two sets of Three-Pack mounts and mid-blade rack mounts. Internal Dynamo Hub Cable Routing and fender mounts make it easier to ride in all conditions. Tire clearance is a huge 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 56.5 mm (27.5 x 2.25"), so you can run a wide range of wheels and tires. An abrasion-resistant plate on the inside of the fork prevents wear from mud and other road debris. Gravel Geometry - Journeyer is comfortable, stable and confidence inspiring whether it's your daily driver, you're ripping up dirt paths through town, exploring unfamiliar terrain, or entering your first gravel race. Spirited when you want it to be, but relaxed enough to leave you with the energy for long rides. Internal Cable Routing - Full-length housing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals. Internal routing for a clean, uncluttered look. Cargo Capability - Journeyer features front and rear rack mounts, a Three-Pack mount on each fork leg, a top tube mount, down tube mount, and bottle mounts. With this many options, you can load it up however you like. 650b 47mm tires - 650b wheels accelerate quickly, and the high-volume 47 mm Teravail Washburn tires blend straight-line speed with confidence in turns on loose terrain. Salsa Cowbell Handlebar - Drop bars provide multiple hand positions, increasing comfort and efficiency on long rides. They also provide the rider a more aerodynamic position when stiff headwinds arise. The Cowbell bars feature a 12° flare that puts your hands, wrists, and arms into a position that feels natural when you're in the drops. The Journeyer 's frame and fork are designed for maximum cargo capacity. Three-pack downtube mounts, for use with Salsa Anything Bracket and/or versatile water bottle placement...