2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b vs 2023 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
The 49 is the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed size closest to your 51 Salsa Journeyer 650b. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 51, the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer 650b, 51Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer 650b 51 | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368.0 | 366.53 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 528.0 | 529.73 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70.0 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0 | 75.25 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 510.0 | 506.0 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1028.0 | 1017.5 - 1032.2 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 641.0 | 686.86 | +46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380.0 | 390.0 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | 420.0 | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 105.0 | 90.0 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed minus the Salsa Journeyer 650b. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b, 2023 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer 650bSalsa Stormchaser Single Speed
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
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