There are many kinds of roads — gravel, rugged doubletrack, urban asphalt — and Journeyer Claris 650b is built to make the most of each of them. With a fully redesigned aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork, its geometry is set up for comfort and confidence wherever you find yourself. Versatile features such as fender and rack mounts, Three Pack mounts, and plenty of space for bottles and accessories make it possible to use one bike for many missions. The 650b wheels and 47 mm tires have generous grip in loose conditions but roll fast enough to be your first choice for errands and commuting around town. Shimano’s Claris 2 x 8-speed gearing is reliable and makes nearly any terrain possible. It’s our recipe for the perfect beginner gravel bike that won’t limit you only to gravel roads.
Frameset
- Frame
- Journeyer Drop-Bar Quick-Release
- Fork
- Fantail
- Color
- Black
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris R2000
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris R2000, Medium Cage
- Cassette
- Shimano HG31, 11–34t, 8 speed
- Chain
- KMC X8
- Crankset
- Shimano TY501 46/30t, Shimano UN101 68 x 122.5 mm bottom bracket
- Shifter
- Shimano Claris R2000
- Brakes and Rotors
- Tektro MD-C310, Shimano RT10 (Center Lock, 160 mm)
Components
- Headset
- FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2
- Stem
- Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-degree
- Handlebar
- Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8
- Grips/Bar Tape
- Black Cork
- Seatpost
- Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350 mm, 12 mm offset
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm
Wheels
- Front Wheel
- Shimano TX505 9 x 100 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 32h
- Rear Wheel
- Shimano TX505-8 10 x 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i23 650b rim, 32h
- Tires
- Teravail Washburn, 650b x 47 mm, 30 tpi
*Specification and pricing subject to change without notice.
- 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
- 49 cm frame: 1 in main triangle; 51–56 cm frames: 2 in main triangle; 57–60 cm frames: 3 in main triangle
- Three-Pack Mounts
- 47–53 cm frames: 1 on down tube; 55–60 cm frames: 1 on down tube + 1 on seat tube; All sizes: one per fork leg
