2025 Salsa Journeyer 700c vs 2025 Kona Sutra LTD
The Kona Sutra LTD size closest to your 53 is the 48. Compare the 48 instead
What changes on the Kona Sutra LTD
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer 700c in 53, the Kona Sutra LTD in 50 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Journeyer 700c, 53Kona Sutra LTD, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer 700c 53 | Kona Sutra LTD 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 385 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 552 | 578 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 530 | 545 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 | 1071 | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 74 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 283.0 | 301 | +18 mm |
| Standover | 688 | 739 | +51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410.0 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 402 | 430 | +28 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 125 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Kona Sutra LTD minus the Salsa Journeyer 700c. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Journeyer 700c, 2025 Kona Sutra LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Journeyer 700cKona Sutra LTD
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 | Salsa Journeyer 700cGRX 610 700c | Kona Sutra LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing V2 | Kona Project Two |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano RX822-SGS GRX | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX610 | SRAM NX |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX610 | SRAM X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS501 | SRAM GXP |
| Tire | Teravail Washburn | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Rim | WTB EZR i23 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 3 | Kona Road |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | Kona Road Deluxe |
| Grips | Cork | Kona Cork Tape |
| Headset | FSA No.42 | FSA No.1/No.10 |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | WTB Volt |
| Frame | not listed | Kona Cromoly Butted |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival HRD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX +RAD Internal |
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