2025 Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The S is the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 53 Salsa Journeyer CUES 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 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c in 53, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c, 53Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c 53 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.0 | 362 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 552.0 | 550 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 530.0 | 515 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040.0 | 1013 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 283.0 | not listed | |
| Standover | 688.0 | 770 | +82 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410.0 | 450 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130.0 | 127 | −3 mm |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer CUES 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 CUES 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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