2026 Forbidden Puritan Framekit vs 2026 Salsa Journeyer
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Salsa Journeyer
- Frame stack
- −83 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −138 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Forbidden Puritan Framekit numbers we have for size S4 are missing the reach and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Forbidden Puritan Framekit S4 | Salsa Journeyer 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 372.0 | |
| Stack | 635 | 552.0 | −83 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.75 | 69.5 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74.0 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 642 | 530.0 | −112 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178 | 1040.0 | −138 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70.0 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 293 | 283.0 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 786 | 688.0 | −98 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 410.0 | −130 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | 402.0 | −58 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 130.0 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 440.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer minus the Forbidden Puritan Framekit. Full charts: 2026 Forbidden Puritan Framekit, 2026 Salsa Journeyer.
Where each sits in its class
Forbidden Puritan FramekitSalsa Journeyer
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Forbidden Puritan FramekitFramekit | Salsa Journeyer |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Forbidden Puritan | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy | not listed |
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