2025 Kona Rove AL vs 2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES
The Salsa Journeyer CUES size closest to your 52 is the 55. Compare the 55 instead
What changes on the Salsa Journeyer CUES
Compared with the Kona Rove AL in 52, the Salsa Journeyer CUES in 49 places the top of the head tube 56 mm lower and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −56 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −24 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Kona Rove AL, 52Salsa Journeyer CUES, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove AL 52 | Salsa Journeyer CUES 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 366.0 | −24 mm |
| Stack | 566 | 510.0 | −56 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 76.0 | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 552 | 493.0 | −59 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440.0 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1052 | 1027.0 | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70.0 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 284 | 283.0 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 786 | 617.0 | −169 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 340.0 | −180 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | 402.0 | −8 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 90.0 | −40 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer CUES minus the Kona Rove AL. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove AL, 2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Rove ALSalsa Journeyer CUES
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 | Kona Rove ALAL | Salsa Journeyer CUESCUES 1x10 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U2000 ESSA | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U2000 Essa | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano ESSA HG300 | Shimano LG300-10 |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano ESSA | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | FSA MegaExo BSC |
| Wheelset | WTB SX19 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Teravail Washburn |
| Brake | Tektro Mira CX | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | not listed |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Kona Gravel | WTB Volt |
| Frame | not listed | Salsa Journeyer |
| Fork | not listed | Salsa Waxwing |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500, Shimano TC5000 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST-I25 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cork tape |
| Seatpost | not listed | Salsa Guide |
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