Salsa Journeyman 700 Drop-Bar Sora with Carbon Fork

As of June 20th, we have sold out of this spec.

To my mind, the Salsa Journeyman 700 with Sora and the carbon fork is the place to be at $1199. Does what you need without being so precious that you need to worry about scratching it on mesquite branches.

From Salsa:

Journeyman Sora 700 features the Shimano Sora drivetrain, widely-praised for its exceptional value and smooth, intuitive performance both on and off the beaten path. The 700c x 37mm tires are quick, responsive, and efficient so you can really get out and fly when the road calls.

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