Journeyer ESSA 1x8 Drop Bar Bike - 700C, Aluminum

Journeyer ESSA 1x8 is made to be your gateway to gravel riding; it's a versatile gravel adventure bike that can keep up with your gravel races, backroad wandering, and even a little light bikepacking. 

Journeyer is designed around comfortable upright geometry that feels confident and comfortable even on rough gravel roads (and gives you a better view of the scenery). The aluminum frame and fork feature mounts for fenders, racks, and accessories like our EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag, so you can adapt it for any adventure. The Shimano ESSA 1x8 components are reliable enough for your most remote rides and have plenty of gear range for comfortable pedaling on steep climbs and long flats. Journeyer’s versatility and comfort make it the best gravel adventure bike for riders starting to explore lesser-traveled roads.

Key Features

On-Bike Storage
Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body

Frame Protection
Our products are built from experience — we’ve been there enough to know that a carbon fork can benefit from added protection just as much as the downtube on a suspension bike.

6061-T6 Aluminum Frame
We use alloy tubing developed specifically for the Journeyer frame, which is then heat-treated to T6 alloy standards for extra strength and durability.

Fantail Aluminum Fork 
The Fantail fork is constructed from aluminum alloy and designed for a 9 x 100 mm quick-release axle. Fantail’s two sets of Three-Pack mounts and mid-blade rack mounts let you load up everything you need for your rides. Fender mounts add a touch of all-weather utility, and massive 700c x 56 mm or 650b x 59 mm (27.5 x 2.3") tire clearance lets you choose the wheel and tire setup for your riding conditions.

Gravel Geometry
Journeyer feels comfortable and stable whether you're entering your first gravel race, exploring dirt paths around town, or venturing into unfamiliar terrain. It's spirited when you want it to be but relaxed enough to leave you with the energy for long rides.

Internal Cable Routing
Full-length housing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals. Internal routing for a clean, uncluttered look.

Dropper Post Routing
Internal dropper post routing makes it easy to outfit your Journeyer for more technical riding.

Flat-Mount Brakes
Flat-mount brakes offer a clean look, easy setup, and compatibility with most of today’s road and gravel brake offerings.

Cargo Capability
Journeyer features front and rear rack mounts, a Three-Pack mount on each fork leg, a top tube mount, down tube mount, and bottle mounts. With this many options, you can load it up however you like.

Dual Wheel Size Compatibility
Journeyer fits both 700c and 650b wheel sizes so you can adapt it for any type of gravel or all-road ride. 

Build Kit

Frameset

Components

Drivetrain

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Weight

Frame Specs

BK01591 - 51cm, Vapor Gray