Salsa Journeyer Essa 8
In stock at 1 shop in Toronto
Prices and stock checked Oct 22.
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Description |
The Salsa Journeyer ESSA 1x8 is a gravel adventure bike built as an approachable entry point into gravel riding, backroad exploring, and light bikepacking. Salsa describes it as a versatile platform with comfortable upright geometry that feels confident on rough gravel roads while keeping the rider in a relaxed, all day position. The aluminum frame and Fantail Aluminum fork include mounts for fenders, racks, and accessories, making it easy to adapt for commuting, day rides, or longer adventures.
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This build uses a Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrain with an 11–45t cassette for a wide, simple gear range, paired with Shimano mechanical disc brakes and Teravail Washburn 700c x 45mm tires in a Durable casing. WTB ST i25 rims and Novatec quick release hubs round out a practical wheelset for riders looking for comfort, versatility, and dependable performance on mixed terrain.
Features |
- Aluminum gravel adventure frame with comfortable upright geometry
- Fantail Aluminum fork
- Mounts for fenders, racks, and accessories
- Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrain
- Shimano mechanical disc brakes
- WTB ST i25 rims
- Teravail Washburn 700c x 45mm Durable casing tires
- Dropper post compatible with internal routing
- Suitable for gravel riding, backroad exploring, and light bikepacking
Specs |
- Model
- Journeyer ESSA 1x8
- Brand
- Salsa
- Frame
- Journeyer
- Fork
- Fantail Aluminum
- Handlebar
- TranzX alloy
- Headset
- FSA
- Bar Tape
- Cork Tape
- Stem
- TranzX
- Saddle
- WTB Volt
- Seatpost
- Salsa Guide, 12mm offset
- Drivetrain
- Shimano ESSA 1x8
- Shifters
- Shimano ESSA U2030
- Crankset
- Shimano ESSA U2000, 40t
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano UN300, square taper, 122.5mm spindle
- Cassette
- Shimano UN300, square taper, 122.5mm spindle
- Chain
- KMC Z8
- Front Derailleur
- N/A
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano ESSA U2000
- Brakes
- Shimano RS305
- Rotors
- Shimano, 6-bolt, 160mm front and rear
- Rims
- WTB ST i25, 32h
- Front Hub
- Novatec 9 x 100mm QR
- Rear Hub
- Novatec 10 x 135mm, HG, QR
- Tires
- Teravail Washburn, 700c x 45mm front and rear, Durable casing, wire bead
- Use
- Gravel riding, backroad exploring, and light bikepacking
