Overview
Our inspiring review is coming soon, for now here is what Salsa says:
Stormchaser is Salsa’s gravel bike for any and all conditions. Ample tire clearance and single speed-ready Alternator Flat Mount dropouts will see you through the muddiest rides. Suspension fork and dropper post compatibility let you get wild with your route choices.
For more info about the Salsa Stormchaser frameset, see our detailed writeup of the complete bike:
Features
- 6066-T6 aluminum frame with Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS)
- High-modulus carbon fork with alloy steerer, 12 x 100mm thru-axle, internal cable and dynamo routing, Three-Pack mounts, fender and rack compatibility
- Alternator Flat Mount dropouts capable of single speed or 1x geared drivetrain
- Includes single speed and geared dropout plates
- Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61 cm frames, and two on 49–54.5 cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
Specs
Wheel/Tire Sizes: 700c x 42 mm
Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes: 700c x 32–50 mm; 650b x 47–50 mm
Suspension Fork Length (Travel): N/A
Rigid Fork Length: 420 mm
Fork Offset: 51 mm
Headset, Upper: IS41
Headset, Lower: IS52
Seatpost: 27.2 mm
Seatpost Collar: 32.0 mm
Dropper Compatible (Routing): Yes (internal)
Front Derailleur Clamp: N/A
Front Derailleur Type: N/A
Bottom Bracket: 73 mm BSA, threaded
Crankset (Max Ring – Single Speed): 1x crankset, 40t max, Race Face/Easton 51 mm chainline, single speed only
Crankset (Max Ring – Geared): 1x crankset only, 38t max, 49 mm MTN chainline, 168 Q-factor min.
Front Brake (Rotor): Flat mount frame standard, 35 mm thickness, 42 mm bolt length (160 mm rotor only)
Rear Brake (Rotor): Flat mount frame standard, 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt length (140–160 mm rotor)
Rear Spacing: 12 x 142 mm TA
Rear Axle Size: M12 x 167L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20 mm (NOTE, DOES NOT FIT SALSA DEABOLT W/ LEVER. DEADBOLT UL TOOLED AXLE ONLY)
Derailleur Hanger: Hanger 465, QBP# FS2322 (Requires geared Alternator Flat Mount Plate, QBP# FS0719, and Hanger Axle/Stud Kit, QBP# FS1181)
Rear Rack Mounts: Yes, universal rack rear compatible. Salsa Post-Lock seat collar required. Salsa Wanderlust Rack recommended.
Fender Mounts: Yes, required fender hardware included.
Max Tire Size with Fenders: 700c x 47 mm
Water Bottle Mounts: Frames up to 56 cm: 2 in main triangle. Frames 57.5 cm and larger: 3 in main triangle.
Downtube Accessory Mounts: One
Top Tube Mounts: Yes, compatible with Bolt on Top Tube bag.
Stem Clamp: 28.6 mm
Crown Race: Integrated SHIS 40, 36° Angle
Front Spacing: 12 x 100 mm TAFront AxleM12 x 120L, TP = 1.5, TL = 12 mm
Three-Pack Mounts: One mount per fork leg.
Rack Mounts: 165 mm Low-rider compatible. Salsa Down Under rack recommended.
Warranty
Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.