2025 Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c vs 2025 Kona Sutra LTD
The 56 is the Kona Sutra LTD size closest to your 60 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 Kona Sutra LTD
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c in 60, the Kona Sutra LTD in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c, 60Kona Sutra LTD, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c 60 | Kona Sutra LTD 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409.0 | 400 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 627.0 | 627 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 73.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600.0 | 592 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104.0 | 1106 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 72 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 283.0 | 303 | +20 mm |
| Standover | 807.0 | 827 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520.0 | 500 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | 430 | +28 mm |
| Head tube length | 210.0 | 180 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Kona Sutra LTD minus the Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Journeyer CUES 700c, 2025 Kona Sutra LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer CUES 700cKona Sutra LTD
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 | Kona Sutra LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Kona Cromoly Butted |
| Fork | not listed | Kona Project Two |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM GXP |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival HRD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Kona Road |
| Stem | not listed | Kona Road Deluxe |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Cork Tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.1/No.10 |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX +RAD Internal |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt |
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