2022 Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c vs 2023 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
The 52.5 is the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed size closest to your 53 Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c. 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 Sora 700c in 53, the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 52.5 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- 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 Sora 700c, 53Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 52.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c 53 | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed 52.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.0 | 371.06 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 552.0 | 543.82 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70.0 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 74.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 530.0 | 527.0 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1040.0 | 1027.1 - 1041.9 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 684.5 | 726.74 | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410.0 | 440.0 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | 420.0 | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 130.0 | 105.0 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed minus the Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c, 2023 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer Sora 700cSalsa 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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