JOURNEYER FLAT BAR 650b
JOURNEYER FLAT BAR 650b
About
About
The Journeyer Flat Bar Acolyte 650b is dedicated to simplifying the gravel riding experience. Its aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork are crafted with an all-around gravel geometry, ensuring a comfortable riding position. The flat handlebar offers increased leverage and keeps you comfortably upright. On-bike cargo features include various mounts for bottles, accessories, front and rear racks, and Three-Pack fork mounts—providing ample storage for all your ride essentials. With 650b x 47 mm wheels and tires, the bike delivers cushioning and grip for a confident and comfortable ride. The MicroSHIFT Acolyte 1 x 8 drivetrain, known for its simplicity and reliability, completes this flat bar gravel bike, creating a versatile machine ready to explore new gravel routes or navigate urban landscapes.
Shipping
Shipping
In Store Pick Up, Local Delivery & Shipping Available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FEATURES
6061-T6 Aluminum Frame
We use alloy tubing developed specifically for the Journeyer frame, which is then heat-treated to T6 alloy standards for extra strength and durability.
Fantail Aluminum Fork
The Fantail fork is constructed from aluminum alloy and designed for a 9 x 100 mm quick-release axle. Fantail’s two sets of Three-Pack mounts and mid-blade rack mounts let you load up everything you need for your rides. Fender mounts add a touch of all-weather utility, and massive 700c x 56 mm or 650b x 59 mm (27.5 x 2.3") tire clearance lets you choose the wheel and tire setup for your riding conditions.
Gravel Geometry
Journeyer is comfortable, stable and confidence inspiring whether it’s your daily driver, you’re ripping up dirt paths through town, exploring unfamiliar terrain, or entering your first gravel race. Spirited when you want it to be, but relaxed enough to leave you with the energy for long rides.
Internal Cable Routing
Full-length housing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals. Internal routing for a clean, uncluttered look.
Dropper Post Routing
Internal dropper post routing makes it easy to outfit your Journeyer for more technical riding.
Flat-Mount Brakes
Flat-mount brakes offer a clean look, easy setup, and compatibility with most of today’s road and gravel brake offerings.
Cargo Capability
Journeyer features front and rear rack mounts, a Three-Pack mount on each fork leg, a top tube mount, down tube mount, and bottle mounts. With this many options, you can load it up however you like.
650b x 47 mm Wheels and Tires
650b wheels accelerate quickly, and the high-volume 47 mm Teravail Washburn tires blend straight-line speed with confidence in turns on loose terrain.
Salsa Salt Flat Handlebar
Flat handlebars offer excellent leverage and control, especially when riding on surfaces that demand a little extra attention. Flat handlebars also put you in a comfortable upright position. Our Salt Flat handlebar has 11° back sweep, 6° of up sweep, and zero rise for performance that feels natural.
Dual Wheel Size Compatibility
Journeyer fits both 700c and 650b wheel sizes. We offer models in each size so you can choose the one that meets your needs or set up a second wheel set so your Journeyer is ready for any type of ride.
BUILD KIT
FRAMESET
FrameJourneyer Flat-Bar Quick-ReleaseForkFantailColorRed
DRIVETRAIN
Front DerailleurN/ARear DerailleurmicroSHIFT Acolyte M5185CassettemicroSHIFT H083, 12–42t, 8-speedChainKMC X8CranksetFSA Vero Pro 40t, FSA 7240S bottom bracketShiftermicroSHIFT Acolyte M7180Brakes and RotorsTektro MD-U310 with RS360A lever, Tektro TR160-29 (160 mm)
COMPONENTS
HeadsetFSA NO.42 ACB IS-2StemSalsa Guide 31.8, 6-degreeHandlebarSalsa Salt Flat 31.8, 700 mmGrips/Bar TapeSalsa File TreadSeatpostSalsa Guide 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm offsetSaddleWTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm
WHEELS
Front Wheel Novatec D761DSE 9 x 100 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 32hRear Wheel Novatec D762TSE 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 32h TiresTeravail Washburn 650b x 47 mm, 30 TPI, Wire Bead
*Specification and pricing subject to change without notice.
FRAME SPECS
Design Wheel/Tire Size650b x 47 mmAlternate Wheel-Tire Sizes650b x 47–50 mm; 700c x 32–50 mmRigid Fork Length405 mm axle-to-crownFork Offset50 mmHeadset-UpperIS41Headset-LowerIS52Crown Race40 mmSeatpost27.2 mmSeat Collar32.0 mmDropper Compatible (Routing)Yes, internalStem Clamp / Steerer Clamp Diameter28.6 mm / 1 1/8"Front Derailleur Mount31.8 mm OD, bottom pullFront Derailleur Type2x, bottom swingBottom Bracket68 mm BSACrankset (Max Ring)1x crankset: 42t max.; 2x crankset: 48/33t max.Front Brake (Rotor)Flat mount 140 fork standard (160 mm max.)Rear Brake (Rotor)Flat mount 140 frame standard (160 mm max.), 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt lengthFront Spacing100 mmFront Axle9 x 100 mm quick releaseRear Spacing135 mmRear Axle10 x 135 mm quick releaseDerailleur HangerSalsa 959 Downtube Accessory MountsYes, OneTopTube MountsYesRack MountsRear: yes; Front: yes, low riderFender MountsYesWater Bottle MountsXS frame: 1 in main triangle; SM frame: 2 in main triangle; MD, LG, and XL frames: 3 in main triangleThree-Pack MountsXS and SM frames: 1 on down tube; MD, LG, and XL frames: 1 on down tube + 1 on seat tube; All sizes: one per fork leg
FRAME SPECS
Design Wheel/Tire Size
650b x 47 mm
Alternate Wheel-Tire Sizes
650b x 47–50 mm; 700c x 32–50 mm
Rigid Fork Length
405 mm axle-to-crown
Fork Offset
50 mm
Headset-Upper
IS41
Headset-Lower
IS52
Crown Race
40 mm
Seatpost
27.2 mm
Seat Collar
32.0 mm
Dropper Compatible (Routing)
Yes, internal
Stem Clamp / Steerer Clamp Diameter
28.6 mm / 1 1/8"
Front Derailleur Mount
31.8 mm OD, bottom pull
Front Derailleur Type
2x, bottom swing
Bottom Bracket
68 mm BSA
Crankset (Max Ring)
1x crankset: 42t max.; 2x crankset: 48/33t max.
Front Brake (Rotor)
Flat mount 140 fork standard (160 mm max.)
Rear Brake (Rotor)
Flat mount 140 frame standard (160 mm max.), 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt length
Front Spacing
100 mm
Front Axle
9 x 100 mm quick release
Rear Spacing
135 mm
Rear Axle
10 x 135 mm quick release
Derailleur Hanger
Salsa 959
Downtube Accessory Mounts
Yes, One
TopTube Mounts
Yes
Rack Mounts
Rear: yes; Front: yes, low rider
Fender Mounts
Yes
Water Bottle Mounts
XS frame: 1 in main triangle; SM frame: 2 in main triangle; MD, LG, and XL frames: 3 in main triangle
Three-Pack Mounts
XS and SM frames: 1 on down tube; MD, LG, and XL frames: 1 on down tube + 1 on seat tube; All sizes: one per fork leg