Salsa Journeyer flat bar Deore 650b 2022, first impressions

Taking a look at the Salsa Journeyer flat bar Deore 650b 2022, first impressions

[@alexmontoya2685]

Great review! Mine will be delivered in 3 days. Thanks🤘🤘

[@MichaelLargent]

Did it come in? Very excited for you!

[@rogercurtis7009]

Thanks for a great review. I am trying to decide between this and the drop bar version. Local bike store has the drop bar so I tried that. Can’t find the flat bar anyplace close to me. I live near the beach so roads and trails are mostly flat so not much climbing. There is wind and beach traffic in the summer. Trails are paved or packed gravel or packed sand. Would you recommend the flat bars over the drop bar?

[@MichaelLargent]

I would think about it this way. Speed and power, drop bar. Comfort and agility? Flat bar.

[@rogercurtis7009]

That makes sense. I wish I could compare side by side. I was thinking drops for speed and fun. Drops seemed a little iffy a slower speeds. A lot of folks are riding flat bars around here. I do like hydraulic brakes.

[@Elvis241000]

Great review. What model Sparwood tire is on your bike?

[@MichaelLargent]

I believe they're Terravail Washburn, just the stock tires.

[@Elvis241000]

@@MichaelLargent Thank you!

[@teresawilliams6689]

very good review

[@fivetengarage2867]

Nice bike. What size is your frame?

[@MichaelLargent]

Mine is medium.

[@fivetengarage2867]

@@MichaelLargent Thanks for the reply. I am 5 ft 7 and that looks about right.

[@MichaelLargent]

@@fivetengarage2867 I'm 5 8 and it's about perfect for me. I'm betting it works great.

[@nyazz22]

i'm 5'6" and i got a medium as well @@fivetengarage2867

[@imstillhereileft7530]

Is it a1 x 10 or 1 x 11 ?

[@MichaelLargent]

10 speed cassette but the detailer supports 10 or 11. Spec can very with parts availability though.

[@bullit4x]

Hmmmm. Just ordered one but it has carbon forks

[@MichaelLargent]

Must be the drop bar version?

[@bullit4x]

@@MichaelLargent that’s what I thought. But it’s the same bike (flat bar deore 650b)but carbon forks. aventuron is blowing them out for $1,023 after tax etc. just got one ordered today.

[@MichaelLargent]

@@bullit4x very interesting! Sweet find if you ask me. That wasn't an option when I ordered.

[@bullit4x]

@@MichaelLargent I think they messed up. We will see if I get a call during business hrs tomorrow.

[@MichaelLargent]

@@bullit4x if it shows up u would love to see it. 👍

[@l2-4upphysicaltrainingover40]

Watch the bike review on the salsa journeyman from James the bike guy. I learn virtually nothing from your review. If you watch James the bike guy you can really up your game. He hits all the points that are relevant to someone who really is trying to make a bicycle purchase decision. I am interested in this particular model, but now I’m going to have to search the Internet to find the level in detail of information that most people are looking for. Maybe James the bike guy has a videoOf the spike. Best of luck.

[@MichaelLargent]

Definitely a good idea. I'm not a technical bike guy. 👍

[@bullit4x]

So why not keep your comment to yourself. Your comment adds nothing to anyone other than showing people what a duche bag you are. I think this man’s review is excellent. Tells what HE likes about the bike.

[@afiguerasjr]

Is the frame geometry same as that of a gravel bike?

[@MichaelLargent]

Depends. The flat bar version isn't.