2025 Kona Sutra LTD vs 2026 Salsa Journeyer
The Salsa Journeyer size closest to your 52 is the 57. Compare the 57 instead
What changes on the Salsa Journeyer
Compared with the Kona Sutra LTD in 52, the Salsa Journeyer in 60 places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Sutra LTD, 52Salsa Journeyer, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Sutra LTD 52 | Salsa Journeyer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 409.0 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 592 | 627.0 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 73.0 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 600.0 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 440.0 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1104.0 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 70.0 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 301 | 283.0 | −18 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 807.0 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 520.0 | +65 mm |
| Fork length | 430 | 402.0 | −28 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 210.0 | +70 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer minus the Kona Sutra LTD. Full charts: 2025 Kona Sutra LTD, 2026 Salsa Journeyer.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Sutra LTDSalsa Journeyer
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 | Kona Sutra LTDLTD | Salsa Journeyer |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona Cromoly Butted | not listed |
| Fork | Kona Project Two | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM GXP | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Rival HRD | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Kona Road | not listed |
| Stem | Kona Road Deluxe | not listed |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 | not listed |
| Dropper post | TranzX +RAD Internal | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | not listed |
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