2021 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
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed numbers we have for size 56 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
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 |
| 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 |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 440.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer 650b minus the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed. Full charts: 2021 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.
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