Your gateway to all-road adventures, the Salsa Journeyer Advent 650b bike is built for comfort and confidence on any road surface. Plus, its versatile cargo carrying options extend your riding range.
Wheel Size
650b
Number of Gears
9 gear(s)
- 6061-T6 aluminum frame and Salsa Fantail aluminum fork are lightweight and durable
- Internal cable routing—including stealth dropper post routing (dropper post not included)—keeps things clean
- Flat-mount mechanical disc brakes deliver confident performance in mixed terrain
- Versatile cargo carrying options—including fork rack mounts, fender mounts and Three-Pack mounts—extend riding range and allow for many different missions
- Rack and fenders not included
- Water, tool and accessory mounts on frame and fork allow for longer rides (accessories not included)
- Comes with 650b wheels and tires; also compatible with 700c wheels and tires (not included)
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Gravel Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Journeyman QR aluminum |
| Fork | Fantail aluminum |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Crankset | FSA Vero Pro 40T |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA 7420ST 110.5 mm bottom bracket |
| Shifters | microSHIFT Advent M090 |
| Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent M6195 |
| Rear Cogs | microSHIFT H093 11-42T |
| Number of Gears | 9 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C310 Flat Mount |
| Brake Levers | microSHIFT Advent M090 |
| Rims | WTB STi23 32 h 650bc rim |
| Front Hub | Novatec D761DSE 9 x 100 mm quick-release |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D762TSE 10 x 135 mm quick-release |
| Wheel Size | 650b |
| Tires | Teravail Washburn, 650b x 47 mm, 30 TPI |
| Tire Width | 47 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8 mm |
| Stem | Salsa Guide 31.8 mm, 6 degree |
| Seat Post | Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350 mm 12 mm offset |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2 |
| Chain | KMC Z9 |
| Weight | 26 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (205432)
| 49 CM | 51 CM | 53 CM | 55 CM | 57 CM | 60 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'7''-4'11'' | 4'11''-5'1'' | 5'1''-5'6'' | 5'4''-5'8'' | 5'8''-6'0'' | 6'0''-6'3'' |
| Reach | 366 | 368 | 372 | 376 | 387 | 408 |
| Stack | 510 | 528 | 552 | 570 | 598 | 627 |
| Effective Top Tube | 493 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 600 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 340 | 380 | 410 | 450 | 490 | 520 |
| Standover Height | 617 | 652 | 688 | 724 | 760 | 807 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 105 | 130 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Wheelbase | 1027 | 1028 | 1040 | 1050 | 1072 | 1104 |
| Chainstay | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.