2022 Salsa Stormchaser SUS vs 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b
The 53 is the Salsa Journeyer 650b size closest to your 52.5 Salsa Stormchaser SUS. 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 SUS in 52.5, the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 53 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Stormchaser SUS, 52.5Salsa Journeyer 650b, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Stormchaser SUS 52.5 | Salsa Journeyer 650b 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363.0 | 372.0 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 549.3 | 552.0 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.2 | 69.5 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 74.0 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 529.0 | 530.0 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435.0 - 450.0 | 440.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1032.8 - 1052.9 | 1040.0 | |
| BB drop | 64.0 | 70.0 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 736.0 | 677.0 | −59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440.0 | 410.0 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 433.0 | 402.0 | −31 mm |
| Head tube length | 105.0 | 130.0 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer 650b minus the Salsa Stormchaser SUS. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Stormchaser SUS, 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Stormchaser SUSSalsa 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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