How to Choose a Gravel Bike
Salsa Journeyer Drop Bar CUES 1x11 Bike
$1,999.00
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
Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
11 gear(s)
- 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 (dropper not included)
- 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.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
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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- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
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- 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 |
Salsa Bikes (244575)
| 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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Location:Atlanta Georgia
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:34"
Height:5'6"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
1 month ago
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Yes , I recommend this product
After several months of visiting bike shops, going online, reading reviews, researching AI and comparing bikes side by side. My best purchase would be the Salsa Journeyer Drop Bar CUES 1x11. This was not an easy decision at all. I was looking for a bike that I could use on paved surfaces and a little off-road riding. I liked the simplicity of a 1x11. I wasn't going to travel around the world or ride the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, although both are intriguing. I was looking for paved bike routes, a few dirt roads, and some crushed gravel. I took a few curtsey rides at different stores, but I kept going back to the Salsa Journeyer. There are many bike companies and models that fit some of the category I was searching for. The Salsa Journeyer met all my requirements: an excellent drivetrain, hydraulic brakes, a multi-position handlebar, a suitable wheel size, multiple braze-ons, and an alloy frame made of aluminum, magnesium, and silicon. REI said I could ride the Salsa Journeyer for a month and, if I didn’t like it, return it. I will not be returning it.
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:34"
Height:5'6"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week