2015 Vaya 2
2015 Vaya 2
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Product Details
Build Kit
- Frame: Vaya 2 CroMoly
- Color: Smokey Blue Robinson
- Fork: Vaya, CroMoly, 1-1/8"
- Headset: Cane Creek 10 EC34
- Stem: Salsa Guide Stem
- Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell 2
- Grips: Salsa Gel Tape
- Shifter: Shimano 105 Integrated
- Front Brake: Avid BB7S
- Rear Brake: Avid BB7S
- Brake Lever: Shimano 105 STI
- Rotors: 160mm Front/160mm Rear
- Seatpost: Truvativ T20
- Saddle: WTB
- Front Der: Shimano 105 Triple
- Rear Der: Shimano 105 SGS
- Front Hub: Salsa 2 by Formula, 32h
- Rear Hub: Salsa 2 by Formula, 32h
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
- Rims: Sun Inferno 23
- Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour
- Cassette: Shimano 105 11-28t
- Chain: KMC X10
- Crankset: Shimano R563 Triple 30/42/52t
- Complete Bike: 1950
- Frameset: 750
- Complete Bike Weight: 58 cm - 27 lb 13 oz
Frame Specs
- Frame: 2014 Vaya 2
- Wheelsize: 26" for 50/52cm, 700c for 54/55/56/57/58/60cm
- Tire clearance: Clearance for 26 x 1.9" tires (50/52cm sizes), clearance for 700c x 38mm tires with fenders or 700c x 42mm without fenders (54cm sizes and up)
- Fork: Salsa Vaya Fork Included. 1-1/8" threadless
- Headset-Upper: 1-1/8" threadless (EC34/28.6)
- Headset-Lower: 1-1/8" threadless (EC34/30)
- Seatpost: 27.2mm
- Seat Collar: 30.0mm. Salsa Lip-Lock Included
- Front Derailleur: 28.6mm clamp, Bottom Pull
- Bottom Bracket: 68mm BSA
- Crankset: Fits any road compact double or triple
- Front Brake: 51mm I.S. disc brake mount, minimum rotor size 160mm, maximum rotor size 180mm
- Rear Brake: 51mm I.S. disc brake mount, minimum rotor size 140mm, maximum rotor size 180mm
- Rear Spacing: 135 x 10mm QR
- Bottle Mounts: 3 per frame
- Derailleur Hanger: FS2310
- Cable Routing: Full brake housing along downtube. Downtube shifter boss mounts. Cables along downtube
- Frame Weight: 50cm 2120g, 52cm 2410g, 54cm 2220G, 55cm 2280g, 56cm 2300g, 57cm 2360g, 58cm 2420g, 60cm 2500g
- Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer: 26" 962g, 700c 1010g
- Color: Smokey Blue Robinson
Geometry
| Metric | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 55cm | 56cm | 57cm | 58cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Effective Metric | 500 | 525 | 540 | 550 | 560 | 570 | 585 | 600 |
| Seat Tube Length Metric | 450 | 470 | 490 | 520 | 530 | 540 | 550 | 570 |
| Head Tube Length Metric | 120 | 135 | 150 | 165 | 175 | 185 | 200 | 215 |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 72 | 72 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 73 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72 |
| BB Drop Metric | 50 | 50 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Chainstay Length Metric | 440 | 440 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| Fork Length Metric | 380 | 380 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| Fork Offset Metric | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 |
| Wheelbase Metric | 1016.5 | 1037.8 | 1039.3 | 1038.9 | 1049.2 | 1053.5 | 1057.9 | 1066.7 |
| Stack Metric | 511.9 | 526 | 592.9 | 609.1 | 618.6 | 628 | 646.5 | 660.7 |
| Reach Metric | 358.1 | 374.2 | 364.4 | 363.8 | 370.9 | 372 | 381.2 | 385.3 |
| Standover Metric | 698.1 | 715.3 | 754.5 | 780.3 | 789.7 | 799.5 | 812 | 829.7 |
| Rider Height Metric | 150cm - 157cm | 157cm - 165cm | 165cm - 173cm | 170cm - 178cm | 175cm - 183cm | 180cm - 185cm | 183cm - 191cm | 188cm - UP |
| Stem Length | 70 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 | 90 | 100 |
| Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | 38 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 46 |
| Seatpost Offset Metric | 16 or 25 mm | 16 or 25 mm | 16 or 25 mm | 16 or 25 degrees | 16 or 25 mm | 16 or 25 mm | 16 or 25 mm | 16 or 25 mm |
Measurements based on:
- Salsa Vaya fork
- Vaya uses two different wheel sizes based on frame size.
- Measurements listed for 50/52cm sizes are based on a 26 x 1.9" tire measuring 654mm in diameter.
- Measurements listed for 54/55/56/57/58/60cm sizes are based on a 700c x 40mm tire measuring 709mm in diameter.
- Standover (P) for all sizes is measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center.
Additional Features
Vaya - Discover Geometry
Designed as a touring bike, optimized for fit with Salsa drop bars. Capable of handling any road surface from gravel to paved. Stable handling with a load. The bike to ride on a cross-state or cross-country tour
Classico CroMoly Tubeset
Frame-size specific, double-butted CroMoly tubeset
Custom-Designed Investment-Cast Rear Dropout
Tour Divide-proven Fargo rear dropout design. Chainstay-mounted disc brake, rack and fender mounts, and replaceable derailleur hanger
Any Road Compact or Touring Triple Crankset Compatible
Accepts 10-speed Road Compact and 9/10-speed Touring Triple cranksets without sacrificing tire clearance
Chainstay-Mounted Disc Brake
Hassle-free rack and fender mounting
Integrated Rack and Fender Mounts
Cast and ribbed into dropout for durability. Designed to work best with Salsa Wanderlust Rack
Waterbottle Bosses
Frame accepts 3 waterbottle cages. Fillet brazed for durability
Generous Tire Clearance
Fits 26 x 1.9" tires (50/52cm sizes), clearance for 700c x 38mm tires with fenders or 700c x 42mm without fenders (54cm sizes and up)
Vaya Fork Included
Custom-specified CroMoly with forward facing, stainless steel, double-eyelet dropouts. Mid-blade mounts. Fender mounts. 51mm I.S. disc brake
Mid-Blade Mounts
Thru-mount mid-blade mounts designed to work best with Salsa Down Under lowrider rack
Warranty Information
All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below.

