Journeyer Sora 700c has everything you need for dipping into the world of dirt-road rides. The all-new aluminum frame and our Waxwing carbon fork deliver comfort and poise on rough roads but are just as enjoyable on the pavement and paths around town. Youâ??ll find mounts for fenders, racks, Anything Cages, and other ride accessories, making it easy to carry whatever you need for your gravel ride, commute, or bikepacking outing. The 700c wheels and 38 mm tires roll surely and speedily over asphalt, dirt, and gravel for lacing together all-road adventures that donâ??t have to end where the pavement does. Shimanoâ??s Sora 2 x 9-speed components have plenty of gear range on tap for whatever your ride goals may be. We believe Journeyer Sora 700c has all the best adventure bike features in an accessible package. Time to start making plans
Design Wheel/Tire Size
700c x 38 mm
Alternate Wheel-Tire Sizes
700c x 32â??50 mm; 650b x 47â??50 mm
Rigid Fork Length
405 mm axle-to-crown
Fork Offset
50 mm
Headset-Upper
IS41
Headset-Lower
IS52
Crown Race
40 mm
Seatpost
27.2 mm
Seat Collar
32.0 mm
Dropper Compatible (Routing)
Yes, internal
Stem Clamp / Steerer Clamp Diameter
28.6 mm / 1 1/8
Front Derailleur Mount
31.8 mm OD, bottom pull
Front Derailleur Type
2x, bottom swing
Bottom Bracket
68 mm BSA
Crankset (Max Ring)
1x crankset: 42t max.; 2x crankset: 48/33t max.
Front Brake (Rotor)
Flat mount 160 frame standard (180 mm max.), 35 mm thickness, 42 mm bolt length
Rear Brake (Rotor)
Flat mount 140 frame standard (160 mm max.), 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt length
Front Spacing
100 mm
Front Axle
M12 x 120 TP = 1.5, TL = 12 mm thru-axle
Rear Spacing
142 mm
Rear Axle
M12 x 169 TP = 1.0, TL = 14 mm thru-axle
Derailleur Hanger
SRAM UDH
Downtube Accessory Mounts
Yes, One
TopTube Mounts
Yes
Rack Mounts
Rear: yes; Front: yes, low rider
Fender Mounts
Yes
Water Bottle Mounts
49 cm frame: 1 in main triangle; 51-56 cm frames: 2 in main triangle; 57-60 cm frames: 3 in main triangle
Three-Pack Mounts
47-53 cm frames: 1 on down tube; 55-60 cm frames: 1 on down tube + 1 on seat tube; All sizes: one per fork leg
Every decision behind the Marrakesh Alivio was made with function and durability in mind. The included front and rear racks let you load it up and go on day one, and its myriad of mounting points mean you donot have to leave anything at home. Triple-butted steel tubing and high-volume tires let you cover countless miles in comfort, while its touring geometry keeps everything stable when riding loaded. Carefully-selected Shimano drivetrain components deliver ease of use, reliability, and gear range for the longest flats and steepest mountain passes.
Frameset
Frame
Marrakesh Triple Butted CroMoly
Fork
Marrakesh CroMoly Steel
Color
Gold
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Front Der
Shimano Acera FD-T3000
Rear Der
Shimano Alivio RD-T4000
Cassette
Shimano Alivio, 11 36t, 9-speed
Chain
Shimano HG93
Crankset
Shimano Alivio FC-M4060, 48/36/26t
Shifter
MicroSHIFT BS-T09 bar-end shifters
Brakes & Rotors
TRP Spyre-C (160 mm rotors), TRP RRL alloy levers
Components
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper
Grips
Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape
Seatpost
Salsa Guide
Saddle
WTB Volt Steel Medium
Front Rack
Salsa Down Under Rack
Rear Rack
Salsa Alternator 135 Low-Deck Rack
Wheels
Front Wheel
Shimano M475 100 mm QR hub, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 36h rim
Rear Wheel
Shimano M475 135 mm QR hub, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 36h rim
Tires
Teravail Rampart 700c x 42 mm, Durable, Tubeless-Ready
Weight
Complete Bike
30 lbs 14 oz for 57cm
*Specification and pricing subject to change without notice.
Design Wheel/ Tire Size
700 x 40mm max w/ fenders
Alternate Wheel/ Tire Size
700 x 50.8mm w/o fenders
Rigid Fork Length
415mm
Fork Offset
55mm
Headset-Upper
EC44
Headset-Lower
EC44
Seatpost
27.2mm
Seat Collar
30.0mm
Front Derailleur Type
Bottom pull
Front Derailleur Mount
Band clamp (Ã??31.8mm)
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA, threaded
Crankset
Mountain touring triple: 48/38/26t; any mountain 2x or 1x option available
Rear Brake (Rotor)
51mm I.S. mount, (160â??180mm)
Rear Spacing
135 x 10mm QR
Derailleur Hanger
QR = FS1312 (driveside)/ FS1313 (non-driveside), L Rohloff = FS1371
Bottle Mounts
3
Stem Clamp
28.6mm
Crown Race
30mm
Front Brake (Rotor)
51mm standard, (160-180mm)
Front Spacing
100 x 9mm QR
Rack/Bottle Mounts
3-Pack boss set on each leg and 165mm standard low rider boss set on each leg (Cannot be used simultaneously)