2020 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed vs 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b
The 55 is the Salsa Journeyer 650b size closest to your 56 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed. 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 Journeyer 650b
Compared with the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 56, the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 55 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 56Salsa Journeyer 650b, 55Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed 56 | Salsa Journeyer 650b 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383.35 | 376.0 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 581.41 | 570.0 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 550.0 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435-450 | 440.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1053.1-1067.9 | 1050.0 | |
| BB drop | 70 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 785.5 | 713.0 | −73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 450.0 | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 420 | 402.0 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 150.0 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer 650b minus the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed. Full charts: 2020 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Stormchaser Single SpeedSalsa Journeyer 650b
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 Stormchaser Single SpeedSingle Speed | Salsa Journeyer 650b |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Stormchaser | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Ride | not listed |
| Chainring | 38, 17, 18 | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB Serra ST i23 | not listed |
| Tire | Teravail Rutland | not listed |
| Brake | TRP Spyre-C | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Bar tape | Msw HBT-300 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.42 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | not listed |
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