2021 Giant Roam 4 Disc vs 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b
The Salsa Journeyer 650b size closest to your M is the 60. Compare the 60 instead
What changes on the Salsa Journeyer 650b
Compared with the Giant Roam 4 Disc in M, the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 49 places the top of the head tube 110 mm lower and 44 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −110 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −44 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −71 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Roam 4 Disc, MSalsa Journeyer 650b, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Roam 4 Disc M | Salsa Journeyer 650b 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 366.0 | −44 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 510.0 | −110 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 68.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 76.0 | +3.0° |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440.0 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1098 | 1027.0 | −71 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 70.0 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 756 | 606.0 | −150 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 340.0 | −120 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 90.0 | −40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 493.0 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 402.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer 650b minus the Giant Roam 4 Disc. Full charts: 2021 Giant Roam 4 Disc, 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Roam 4 DiscSalsa Journeyer 650b
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant Roam 4 DiscRoam 4 Disc | Salsa Journeyer 650b |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant GX03 | not listed |
| Tire | Giant Crosscut | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro TKB-172 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Sport XC | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Sport | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Sport Comfort | not listed |
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