Salsa Journeyer Drop Bar CUES 1x11 Bike
A road and gravel adventure machine, the Salsa Journeyer Drop Bar CUES 1 x 11-speed bike's aluminum frame and carbon fork are great for mixed-surfaces, while its cargo capacity benefits bikepacking.
Key Details




- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Waxwing V2 carbon fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, mid-blade rack mounts, dynamo routing and abrasion-resistant plate
- Flat-mount brakes
- Internal routing for brakes, shifters and dropper post
- Top tube and down tube accessory mounts on frame hold ride essentials
- Spec'd with 700c x 42 mm wheels and tires; 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 in.)
- Waxwing fork fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 56.5 mm
- 12 x 100 mm thru-axle front; 12 x 142 mm thru-axle rear
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 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)
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.
| Best Use | Gravel Cycling Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Frame | Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle |
| Step-Through | No |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Waxwing V2 carbon |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6040, 42T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano CUES 68 mm BSA |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000, 10/11-speed |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano CUES LG400, 11-50T, 11-speed |
| Number of Gears | 11 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rims | WTB ST i23, TCS 2.0, 700c |
| Front Hub | Shimano RS470 12 x 100 mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano RS470 12 x 142 mm |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Teravail Washburn, Durable casing, tubeless-ready |
| Tire Width | 42 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | Promax |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Steel |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 LINKGLIDE |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
| 49 CM | 51 CM | 53 CM | 55 CM | 57 CM | 60 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'7''-4'11'' | 4'11''-5'2'' | 5'1''-5'6'' | 5'4''-5'10'' | 5'8''-6'0'' | 6'0''-6'5'' |
| Reach | 366 | 369 | 372 | 376 | 387 | 409 |
| Stack | 510 | 528 | 552 | 570 | 599 | 627 |
| Effective Top Tube | 493 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 600 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 340 | 380 | 410 | 450 | 490 | 520 |
| Standover Height | 617 | 652 | 688 | 724 | 760 | 807 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 105 | 130 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 |
| Wheelbase | 1027 | 1028 | 1040 | 1051 | 1072 | 1104 |
| Chainstay | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- 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.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- 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.
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