2025 Salsa Journeyer 700c vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 53 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer 700c in 53, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XS places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer 700c, 53Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer 700c 53 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.0 | 354 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 552.0 | 530 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 530.0 | 496 | −34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040.0 | 1012 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 283.0 | not listed | |
| Standover | 688.0 | 737 | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410.0 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130.0 | 112 | −18 mm |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Salsa Journeyer 700c. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Journeyer 700c, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer 700cBasso Palta III SRAM XPLR
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 | Salsa Journeyer 700c | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Basso Palta III |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Hub | not listed | Microtech U-RD.20 |
| Rim | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Red |
| Handlebar | not listed | Basso Carbon Gravel |
| Stem | not listed | Basso Strato |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra |
| Headset | not listed | Microtech Integrated Cables |
| Seatpost | not listed | Heart Carbon |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Basso Piuma |
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