Salsa Cycles come in variety of models and sizes that fit every rider’s height and stand over. Some models offer up to seven sizes, while some have five or even one. For instance, JOURNEYMAN 24 has only one size and the popular BLACKTHORN series are available in four sizes, ranging from small to extra large.
Salsa gravel and road bikes have one of the smallest sizes – 49 centimeter frame (JOURNEYER), which is even suitable for a short person with the height of 4’8″ (142cm). Even if you are a 6’5″ (196cm) tall dude, you still can find your best fit.
The Salsa MTB series like – CASSIDY and RUSTLER are available in same size with two fork lengths as well.
Anyways, before we go through the Salsa bikes size charts, let’s first understand the basic geometry of Salsa bicycles. This will help you find the Salsa bicycle as per your body structure and height.
Geometry & measurement of Salsa Cycles
Below are a few Salsa Cycles measurement facts a bicycle geek may like –
Same frame size may have two different suggested stand over heights (check according to the model)
Distinct stand over measurements – mostly 50mm forward of the Bottom Bracket (BB) minus/plus X (mm) based on wheels/tires
Tire size and diameter may also be considered while sizing (27.5 x 2.8″/29 x 2.4″)
150mm Fork in chart = 150mm 27.5 suspension fork
140mm Fork in chart = 140mm 27.5 suspension fork
Stand over & fork length are listed in milimeters (mm) on the official Salsa Cycles website.
Many Salsa models are given with two Effective Top Tube lengths (A), either with – 1 or + 1.
I’ll break down the Salsa bikes sizing charts based on models and bicycle types. Some may have two stand over heights based on fork size (160mm, 150mm, or 140mm).
Salsa mountain bikes size charts
Blackthorn C SLX, Blackthorn C XT, Blackthorn C XTR, Blackthorn DEORE, and Blackthorn SLX
Height
Stand Over (160mm Fork) in CM
Stand Over (150mm Fork) in CM
Size
165-173cm (5’5″-5’8″)
72.6 / 72.8
72 / 72.3
SM
173-180cm (5’8″-5’10”)
72.9 / 73.2
72.4 / 72.7
MD
180-188cm (5’10”-6’2″)
73 / 73.3
72.5 / 72.8
LD
188cm+ (6’2″+)
73 / 73.3
72.5 / 72.8
XL
Cassidy C SLX, Cassidy C XT, and Cassidy SLX
Height
Stand Over (180mm Fork) in CM
Stand Over (170mm Fork) in CM
Size
165-173cm (5’5″-5’8″)
73.7 / 74
73.2 / 73.4
SM
173-180cm (5’8″-5’10”)
74 / 74.3
73.5 / 73.8
MD
180-188cm (5’10”-6’2″)
74.1 / 74.4
73.5 / 73.8
LD
188cm+ (6’2″+)
74.1 / 74.4
73.6 / 73.9
XL
Horsethief C SLX, Horsethief C XT, Horsethief Deore, and Horsethief SLX
Journeyer Flat Bar Acolyte 650B and Journeyer Flat Bar Acolyte 700C
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size
142-155cm (4’8″-5’1″)
60.6 / 61.3
XS
152-165cm (5’0″-5’5″)
64.1 / 64.8
SM
163-175cm (5’4″-5’9″)
67.7 / 68.4
MD
173-185cm (5’8″-6’1″)
71.3 / 72
LG
183-196cm (6’0″-6’5″)
74.9 /75.6
XL
Marrakesh Alivio
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size (CM)
147-158cm (4’10”-5’1″)
70.4
50
158-165cm (5’2″-5’5“)
73.5
52
165-173cm (5’5″-5’8″)
76.1
54
170-178cm (5’7″-5’10”)
79.1
55
175-185cm (5’9″-6’1″)
81.7
57
185cm+ (6’1″+)
84.3
59.5
Stormchaser GRX 810 1X SUS and Stormchaser Single Speed
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size (CM)
142-157cm (4’8″-5’2″)
69.6 / 68.6
49
155-165cm (5’1″-5’4″)
73.6 / 72.6
52.5
162-173cm (5’3″-5’8″)
76.5 / 75.6
54.5
170-180cm (5’7″-5’10”)
79.4 / 78.5
56
178-188cm (5’10”-6’2″)
80.6 / 79.4
57.5
185-193cm (6’1″-6’4″)
82.9 / 82
59
190cm+ (6’2.8″+)
85.1 / 84.2
61
Vaya GRX 600
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size (CM)
147-158cm (4’10”-5’1″)
66
49.5
158-165cm (5’2″-5’5“)
71.3
52
165-173cm (5’5″-5’8″)
74.2
54
170-178cm (5’7″-5’10”)
77.6
55
175-185cm (5’9″-6’1″)
79.5
57
185cm+ (6’1″+)
82.1
59.5
Warbird C GRX 600 1X, Warbird C Force ETAP AXS WIDE, Warbird C GRX 800 2X, and Warbird C Rival XPLR ETAP AXS
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size (CM)
142-157cm (4’8″-5’2″)
67
49
155-165cm (5’1″-5’4″)
71.4
52.5
162-173cm (5’3″-5’8″)
74.4
54.5
170-180cm (5’7″-5’10”)
77
56
178-188cm (5’10”-6’2″)
78.5
57.5
185-193cm (6’1″-6’4″)
80.8
59
190cm+ (6’2.8″+)
83
61
Warroad C 105, Warroad C RIVAL ETAP AXS, Warbird C Ultegra, and Warbird C Ultegra DI2
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size (CM)
142-157cm (4’8″-5’2″)
66.5
49
155-165cm (5’1″-5’4″)
71.7
52.5
162-173cm (5’3″-5’8″)
74.7
54.5
170-180cm (5’7″-5’10”)
76.1
56
178-188cm (5’10”-6’2″)
78.7
57.5
185-193cm (6’1″-6’4″)
80.9
59
190cm+ (6’2.8″+)
83.2
61
Salsa fat tire bikes size charts
Beargrease C Deore 11, Beargrease C SLX, and Beargrease C X01 Eagle
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size
157-165cm (5’2″-5’5″)
68.4
XS
165-175cm (5’5″-5’9″)
72.6
SM
175-183cm (5’9″-6’0″)
74.4
MD
183-190cm (6’0″-6’2.8″)
77.4
LG
190cm+ (6’2.8″+)
80.4
XL
Mukluk C XT, Mukluk Deore 11, and Mukluk Microshift Advent X
Height
Stand Over (CM)
Size
157-168cm (5’2″-5’6″)
65.6 / 67.8
XS
165-175cm (5’5″-5’9″)
67.8 / 68.4
SM
173-183cm (5’8″-6’0″)
72.2 / 71.9
MD
180-191cm (5’10”-6’3″)
76.5 / 75.8
LG
188cm+ (6’2″+)
79.9 / 77.3
XL
People also ask
Do Salsa bikes run large?
No, as per my research and users’ experiences, Salsa bicycles don’t run large. They do have odd sizing on some models though. Some riders may size down for better control while some may size up for comfort. If possible, get a test ride at the store and pick accordingly.
What is the size of Salsa Cowbell?
Salsa Cowbell drop bar comes in five sizes – 38cm, 40cm, 42cm, 44cm, and 46cm widths. It features 31.8mm clamp diameter with 120mm width, 12° flare and 12° drop sweep, 115 drop, and 68mm reach. It is made of 6000 series aluminum weighing only 314g. And the difference between Cowbell and Cowbell 2 is that the latter is made of lighter 7000 series aluminum. Other features like flare, drop, reach remain the same.
What is the max tire size for Salsa Journeyman?
The old 2018 JOURNEYMAN SORA 700 model is available in two different wheel sizes – 700c x 38mm and 650b x 2.1″. 700c one has max tire size of 51mm (2.0″), while 650b aka 27.5″ can go up to 75mm (2.2″) max. The latest JOURNEYMAN 24 has 24 x 1.85″ tire and it can size up to maximum 2.0″.
