2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES vs 2024 Salsa Stormchaser
The 49 is the Salsa Stormchaser size closest to your 49 Salsa Journeyer CUES. 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 Salsa Stormchaser
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer CUES in 49, the Salsa Stormchaser in 49 places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer CUES, 49Salsa Stormchaser, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer CUES 49 | Salsa Stormchaser 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366.0 | 366.0 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 510.0 | 530.0 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 70.0 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75.25 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 493.0 | 506.0 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1027.0 | 1017.0 - 1032.0 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 283.0 | 290.0 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 617.0 | 686.0 | +69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 340.0 | 390.0 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | 420.0 | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 90.0 | 90.0 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser minus the Salsa Journeyer CUES. Full charts: 2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES, 2024 Salsa Stormchaser.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer CUESSalsa Stormchaser
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 | Salsa Stormchaser |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Journeyer | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300-10 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6030 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo BSC | not listed |
| Tire | Teravail Washburn | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TC500, Shimano TC5000 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST-I25 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cork tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | not listed |
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