2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES vs 2025 Kona Sutra LTD
The Kona Sutra LTD size closest to your 53 is the 48. Compare the 48 instead
What changes on the Kona Sutra LTD
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer CUES in 53, the Kona Sutra LTD in 56 places the top of the head tube 75 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 66 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +75 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +66 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer CUES, 53Kona Sutra LTD, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer CUES 53 | Kona Sutra LTD 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.0 | 400 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 552.0 | 627 | +75 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 73.0 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 530.0 | 592 | +62 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040.0 | 1106 | +66 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 72 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 283.0 | 303 | +20 mm |
| Standover | 688.0 | 827 | +139 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410.0 | 500 | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | 430 | +28 mm |
| Head tube length | 130.0 | 180 | +50 mm |
Differences are the Kona Sutra LTD minus the Salsa Journeyer CUES. Full charts: 2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES, 2025 Kona Sutra LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer CUESKona 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 CUESCUES 1x10 | Kona Sutra LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Journeyer | Kona Cromoly Butted |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | Kona Project Two |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300-10 | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6030 | SRAM NX |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo BSC | SRAM GXP |
| Tire | Teravail Washburn | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | Shimano TC500, Shimano TC5000 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST-I25 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | SRAM Rival HRD |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Bar tape | Cork tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | WTB Volt |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 |
| 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 |
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