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2021 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed vs 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b

The Salsa Journeyer 650b size closest to your 56 is the 55. Compare the 55 instead

What changes on the Salsa Journeyer 650b

Compared with the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 56, the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 57 places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+17 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
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Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
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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

MeasurementSalsa Stormchaser Single Speed 56Salsa Journeyer 650b 57Difference
Reach383.35387.0+4 mm
Stack581.41598.0+17 mm
Head tube angle7069.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle7373.0±0.0°
Effective top tube560570.0+10 mm
Wheelbase1053.1–1067.91072.0
BB drop7070.0±0 mm
Standover785.5749.0−37 mm
Seat tube length510490.0−20 mm
Fork length420402.0−18 mm
Head tube length145180.0+35 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed440.0

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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