2025 Salsa Journeyer CUES 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 CUES 700c in 53, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XXL places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 33 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +33 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c, 53Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c 53 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.0 | 405 | +33 mm |
| Stack | 552.0 | 620 | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 530.0 | 595 | +65 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040.0 | 1060 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 283.0 | not listed | |
| Standover | 688.0 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410.0 | 580 | +170 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130.0 | 193 | +63 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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