Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c Bike
A workhorse road and gravel adventure machine, the do-it-all Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c bike is your gateway to mixed-terrain riding. Plus, it has enough cargo capacity to work for bikepacking, too.
Key Details



- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Fantail aluminum fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts and mid-blade rack mounts
- 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 38 mm wheels and tires; also compatible 650b wheels and tires
- Frame fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 55 mm (27.5 x 2.1 in.)
- Fantail fork fits tires up to 700c x 56 mm or 650b x 59 mm (27.5 x 2.3 in.)
- 9 x 100 mm quick-release front, 10 x 135 mm quick-release 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 |
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Frame | Journeyer Drop-Bar Quick-Release |
Step-Through | No |
Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
Fork | Fantail QR aluminum |
Crankset | Shimano MT210, 46-30T |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano 68 mm BSA |
Shifters | Shimano Sora R3000 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000 |
Rear Cogs | Shimano HG200, 11-34T, 9-speed |
Number of Gears | 18 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
Brakes | Tektro C550 |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora R3000 |
Rims | WTB ST i23, TCS 2.0, 32h, 700c |
Front Hub | Shimano TX5050, 9 mm QR, OLD: 100 mm |
Rear Hub | Shimano TX5050, 10 mm QR, OLD: 135 mm |
Wheel Size | 700c |
Tires | Teravail Washburn 700c x 38 mm, wire bead |
Tire Width | 38 millimeters |
Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 3 |
Stem | Salsa Guide |
Seat Post | ProMax |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium |
Pedals | Not included |
Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Weight | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
49 CM | 51 CM | 53 CM | 55 CM | 57 CM | 60 CM | |
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Height Range | 4'7''-4'11'' | 4'11'-5'1'' | 5'1''-5'6'' | 5'4''-5'8'' | 5'8''-6'0'' | 6'0''-6'3'' |
Reach | 366 | 368 | 372 | 376 | 387 | 408 |
Stack | 510 | 528 | 552 | 570 | 598 | 627 |
Effective Top Tube | 493 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 600 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 340 | 380 | 410 | 450 | 490 | 520 |
Standover Height | 613.5 | 648.5 | 684.5 | 720.5 | 756.5 | 803.5 |
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 |
Wheelbase | 1027 | 1028 | 1040 | 1050 | 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.