2025 Salsa Journeyer Apex 1 650b – Gravel Bike
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Journeyer Apex 1 650b |
Vehicle Category |
Gravel Bike |
Application |
Gravel adventures, bikepacking |
Starting Price (2025) |
$1,299.99 USD (regular $1,599.00 USD) |
Color Options |
Silver |
Sizes |
49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Frame |
Journeyer Drop-Bar Thru-Axle, 6061-T6 aluminum, internal cable routing, 142x12mm thru-axle, SRAM UDH derailleur hanger |
Fork |
Waxwing, carbon with aluminum steerer, 405mm axle-to-crown, 50mm offset, 12x100mm thru-axle |
Drivetrain Compatibility |
SRAM Apex 1, 1x11-speed |
Dropouts |
12x100mm (F, M12x120mm, TP=1.5, TL=12mm, thru-axle), 142x12mm (R, M12x169mm, TP=1.0, TL=14mm, thru-axle) |
Crank |
SRAM Apex 1, 40t |
Chain |
SRAM PC-1110 |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM Apex 1 |
Shifters |
SRAM Apex 1 |
Cassette |
SRAM PG-1130, 11–42t, 11-speed |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm |
Cargo Capacity |
Top tube mount, downtube mount (49–53cm: 1 on downtube; 55–60cm: 1 on downtube + 1 on seat tube), bottle mounts (49cm: 1 in main triangle; 51–56cm: 2 in main triangle; 57–60cm: 3 in main triangle), Three-Pack mounts (one per fork leg), rack mounts (front: low rider; rear), fender mounts (front and rear) |
Wheels/Tyres |
WTB ST i23 650b rim, 28h, WTB Serra 12x100mm (F), WTB Serra HG10 12x142mm (R), Teravail Washburn 650b x 47mm, 60 tpi, Light and Supple casing, tubeless ready (F and R) |
Brakes |
Tektro MD-C550, flat mount, Tektro TR160-22 160mm rotors, 6-bolt |
Brake Levers |
SRAM Apex 1 |
Handlebar |
Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8mm |
Stem |
Salsa Guide, 31.8mm, 6-degree |
Headset |
FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2, IS41 (upper), IS52 (lower) |
Saddle |
WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm |
Seatpost |
Salsa Guide, 27.2 x 350 mm |
Seatpost Clamp |
32.0mm |
Grips |
Black Cork |
Front Hub |
WTB Serra, 12x100mm, 28h |
Rear Hub |
WTB Serra HG10, 12x142mm, 28h |
Rims |
WTB ST i23, 650b, 28h |
Exterior Features |
Top tube mount, downtube mount (49–53cm: 1 on downtube; 55–60cm: 1 on downtube + 1 on seat tube), bottle mounts (49cm: 1 in main triangle; 51–56cm: 2 in main triangle; 57–60cm: 3 in main triangle), Three-Pack mounts (one per fork leg), rack mounts (front: low rider; rear), fender mounts (front and rear), abrasion-resistant plate (fork) |
Weight |
22 lb (~10.0 kg) for 56cm, with pedals |