Salsa  Journeyer Sora 650b Bike

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Your gateway to all-road adventures, the Salsa Journeyer Sora 650b bike is built for comfort and confidence on any road surface. Plus, its versatile cargo-carrying options extend your riding range.

Color: Green
Size: 49 CM
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Features

  • 6061-T6 aluminum frame with a Salsa Waxwing carbon fork is lightweight and durable
  • Internal cable routing—including stealth dropper post routing (dropper post not included)—keeps things clean; fork features internal dynamo cable routing (dynamo not included)
  • Flat-mount mechanical disc brakes deliver confident performance in mixed terrain
  • Versatile cargo-carrying options—including mid-blade rack mounts, fender mounts and Three-Pack mounts—extend riding range and allow for many different missions
  • Rack and fenders not included
  • Water, tool and accessory mounts on frame and fork allow for longer rides (accessories not included)
  • Comes with 650b wheels and tires; also compatible with 700c wheels and tires (not included)
  • Pedals not included
  • NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability

Imported.

This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
  • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
  • In-store bike assembly
  • Pickup in store or curbside
  • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
  • 20% off shop services
  • Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
More about our free adjustments:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Gravel Cycling

Frame

Journeyer drop-bar 6061-T6 alloy frame

Fork

Waxwing carbon

Bike Suspension

No Suspension

Crankset

Shimano MT210, 46/30T

Bottom Bracket

68 mm BSA

Shifters

Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora, Medium Cage

Rear Cogs

Shimano HG200 11-34T, 9-speed

Number of Gears

18 gear(s)

Brake Type

Mechanical Disc Brake

Brakes

Tektro MD-C550

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora

Rims

WTB ST i23 28 650b

Front Hub

6-bolt 12 x 100 mm

Rear Hub

WTB Serra HG10 6-bolt 12 x 142 mm

Wheel Size

650b

Tires

Teravail Washburn, 650b x 47 mm, 30 TPI

Tire Width

47 millimeters

Handlebar Shape

Drop Bar

Handlebar

Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8

Stem

Salsa Guide 31.8 mm, 6 degree

Seat Post

Salsa Guide, 27.2 x 350 mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm

Pedals

Not included

Headset

FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2

Chain

KMC X9

Weight

23 lbs. 15 oz.

Bike Weight

Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.

Gender

Unisex

Size Chart

Salsa Bikes (184751)
49 CM51 CM53 CM55 CM57 CM60 CM
Height Range4'8" - 4'11"4'11" - 5'2"5'2" - 5'6"5'5" - 5'9"5'8" - 6'0"6'0" - 6'4"
Reach366368372376387408
Stack510528552570598627
Effective Top Tube493510530550570600
Seat Tube Center-Top340380410450490520
Standover Height617652688724760807
Head Tube Length90105130150180210
Head Tube Angle (degrees)68.569.569.569.569.569.5
Seat Tube Angle (degrees)767574737373
Wheelbase1,0271,0281,0401,0501,0721,104
Chainstay440440440440440440
Fork Offset505050505050

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.

How we measure bikes

  1. Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
  2. Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
  3. Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
  4. Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
  5. Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
  6. Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
  7. Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
  8. Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
  9. Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
  10. Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
  11. Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
  12. Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.

Reviews
8 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

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6 out of 6 (100%) reviewers recommend this product

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Cara
Florida
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Im in love with this bike!

3 years ago

Amazing bike. Everything i was looking for to prepare for my first bikepacking trip! Im heading to the pacific coast to cycle the whole thing. Im in love with this bike and im so excited to leave in 6 weeks!

Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'4"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week

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Antonio
New Jersey
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

2 years ago

Solid bike and well put together and thoroughly checked. Very happy

Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:6'0"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:A few times per month
Yes , I recommend this product
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Tom in DC
Washington, DC
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Your do-it-all bike for whatever you want

3 years ago

The Salsa Journeyers are a really great frame that can take you pretty much wherever you might want to go (so long as you put the right tires on it). Just pick the component spec that suits your budget - IMHO, the Sora models are worth the $400 over the Advent ones for the superior components (e.g. higher quality drivetrain, carbon fork, nicer hubs, etc.). They have loads and loads of mount points for bikepacking or adventure gravel, but you could put some knobbier tires on for mellower mountain bike trails, or put some narrower slick tires on and you've got yourself an endurance-geometry road bike. With compatibility for either 650b or 700c wheels, you can have the 650s for rowdier surface use and pick up a second set of wheels in 700 for road and chill gravel - and you aren't swapping tires around. One observation - take care on sizing; the measurements on these are a little unconventional so you may find yourself wanting a frame size that's numerically larger than you'd ride with other bikes.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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Johnny
Downers Grove il
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

So easy

3 years ago

I returned a fat bike last Tuesday and wound up buying this model and it is like my road bike and mountain bike fell in love got married and had a child. The frame and bars of a road bike, drive train of a mountain The frame fits excellent and rides both the roads, dirt and gravel so nicely. Its honestly just so easy to ride. My buddy did a test ride around the lof on our Saturday ride and now he's looking to buy one. Only downsides are the fat bike just didn't work for me. So much effort for little return. They're cool just not fir me

Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'11"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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Xolito
Santa Ana, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome Bike but small

2 years ago

Bought this bike for my bday. I Love it, super comfortable, and the bike components are exceptional for the price range. The main issue is that it runs small. I'm 5'7" and usually ride 55cm. I had to get a 57cm due to how small it is. I love the 57cm even added a burley bike seat for my lil one. Hoping to take it on a bike tour soon!

Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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Stephanie
Troy, NY
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fast and light!

1 year ago

A beautiful bike! The sizing was accurate for my height, I’m 5’5 and 3/4”, and I purchased the 53. I mainly use it for recreational road to gravel biking and it’s been light, fast, and easy to manage on different terrains. I’m a novice rider, and this bike has been a welcome upgrade to my growing interest in riding.

Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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Derek
Marina
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great intro bike into cycling and gravel

1 year ago

The salsa sora has solid components at an entry level price. Great handling and is a great introduction to cycling and mixed terrain. Handles everything well Couple downsides. The 650 tires don’t have the same options of tires as the 700. The tires punctured on me twice in a month before going tubeless. No problems sense

Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'7"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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1 year ago
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