In case you’ve been eyeing up a Salsa StormChaser however like your shifty bits, prepare trigger one thing new is blowing in. Previously a devoted single velocity bike, Salsa has up to date the Stormchaser for 2022 with gears!
OK, technically, you could possibly nonetheless run gears on the final Stormchaser, however the full bikes had been solely constructed as single velocity. Now, that’s accomplished a 180.
That’s not all, although. Along with the 1x drive practice, Salsa gave the Stormchaser a RockShox Rudy XPLR 40 mm fork and a dropper submit.
These updates take the Stromchaser into far more succesful territory.
In case you’re pondering, “oh no! Not the one velocity!” Don’t fear. The choice remains to be there for many who need to journey it as a single-speed. Simply regulate the Alternator sliding dropouts for the appropriate chain pressure and growth— single velocity!
The selection was at all times there to run the frameset as a geared bike, however that is the primary time we see the bike provided in a geared configuration as an entire bike for buy.
Salsa StormChaser — What’s the spec?
The Stromchaser GRX 810 1X SUS construct is a mixture of hearty gear that can take the abuse of gravel roads. The body is identical Stormchaser everyone knows, however with an up to date grey hi-gloss paint.
The 6066-T6 alloy body makes use of Salsas Class 5 VRS (Vibration Discount System) that makes use of skinny, outwardly bowed seat stays and vertically compliant chainstays to soak up highway vibrations. We’ve skilled the VRS on the Warroad and may attest to its snug journey. We think about the identical will be mentioned concerning the VRS on an alloy body, however haven’t skilled it in particular person.
As for the brand new additions, the StormChaser will get a RockShox Rudy XPLR 40 mm fork with lockout. The brand new 90 mm dropper submit will allow you to recover from the again wheel and descend with confidence for shredding the uber-gravel.
Shifting and braking are all Shimano GRX, and the 1 x 11 drivetrain is environment friendly with snug hoods to maintain arms recent on lengthy bumpy rides. The up to date StormChaser seems to be to make gravel extra accessible and riders extra assured within the severe stuff.
Salsa StormChaser SUS Pricing and Availability
U.S. MSRP $3,499.00
CAD MSRP $4,649.00
Accessible: Now
For extra data try: www.salsacycles.com
