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2020 Stormchaser Single Speed

2020 Stormchaser Single Speed

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Stormchaser is a single speed gravel bike designed to excel in the worst weather conditions nature can produce. We started with a lightweight aluminum frame and carbon fork that borrow from Warbird’s stable geometry and added Class 5™ VRS to soak up micro-impacts. Then we equipped it for wet-weather rides, with abrasion plates on the fork, plus internal cable routing and fender mounts to protect you and your gear from the elements to prevent wear from mud-caked tires and extra tire clearance to keep you rolling in all conditions,. The all-new Alternator Flat Mount dropouts allow for single speed setups, or 1x drivetrains with a geared dropout plate. Extra-wide Cowchipper handlebars ensure added leverage when the going gets sloppy. When the ride must go on, ride Stormchaser.

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Stormchaser Aluminum
  • Fork: Stormchaser Carbon
  • Color: Copper
  • Rear Shock: N/A
  • Front Der: N/A
  • Rear Der: N/A
  • Cassette: 17t and 18t cogs with spacer kit
  • Chain: KMC Z1 Anti-Rust
  • Crankset: Race Face Ride, 38t
  • Shifter: N/A
  • Brakes & Rotors: TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount, 160 mm rotors, TRP RRL levers
  • Headset (Upper/Lower): FSA No.42 ACB
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper
  • Grips/Bar Tape: MSW HBT-300 Anti-Slip Gel handlebar tape
  • Seatpost: Salsa Guide
  • Saddle: WTB Volt 135 Sport
  • Front Wheel: WTB Serra 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB ST i23 700c rim
  • Rear Wheel: WTB Serra 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB ST i23 700c rim
  • Tires: Teravail Rutland, 700c x 42 mm, Durable casing
  • Complete Bike Weight: 21lbs 9oz. for size 54.5cm

Frame Specs

  • Design 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 Salsa EXP Series Top Tube bag.
  • Stem Clamp: 28.6 mm
  • Crown Race: Integrated SHIS 40, 36° Angle
  • Front Spacing: 12 x 100 mm TA
  • Front Axle: M12 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. 

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Metric 49cm 52.5cm 54.5cm 56cm 57.5cm 59cm 61cm
Top Tube Effective Metric 506 527 545 560 575 590 605
Seat Tube Length Metric 390 440 475 510 520 545 570
Head Tube Length Metric 90 105 125 145 165 185 205
Head Tube Angle 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
Seat Tube Angle 75.25 74 73 73 73 73 73.1
BB Drop Metric 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
Chainstay Length Metric 435–450 435–450 435–450 435–450 435–450 435–450 435–450
Fork Length Metric 420 420 420 420 420 420 420
Fork Offset Metric 51 51 51 51 51 51 51
Wheelbase Metric 1017.5–1032.2 1027.1–1041.9 1037–1051.8 1053.1–1067.9 1069.2–1084 1085.4–1100.2 1101.5–1116.3
Stack Metric 529.73 543.82 562.61 581.41 600.2 619 637.79
Reach Metric 366.53 371.06 374.06 383.35 392.64 401.93 411.22
Standover Metric 686.86 726.74 756.48 785.5 794.05 820.44 842.79
Rider Height Metric 142cm–157cm 155cm–165cm 162cm–173cm 170cm–180cm 178cm–188cm 185cm–193cm 190cm–UP
Stem Length 60 70 80 90 90 100 110
Crank Length 165 165 170 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 40cm 42cm 44cm 46cm 48cm 50cm 52
Seatpost Offset Metric 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Measurements based on:

  • a fork measuring 420x51mm
  • a 700x42mm tire measuring 720 mm in diameter
  • standover (P) measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center.

Supportive Documents

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Additional Features

Class 5™ VRS

The Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System has specially shaped seatstays with a tall, thin, vertically oriented profile that promotes vertical compliance by allowing the seatstays to "flex" outwards on impacts. The horizontally oriented chainstays work to resist torque and maintain a laterally stiff rear end. The seatstays and chainstays lack bridges, furthering the full length of the stays to contribute to flexibility. And a rear thru-axle delivers precise tracking while allowing the seatstays to provide that incredible compliance

Gravel Race Geometry

Stormchaser features the similar geometry as our Warbird gravel race bike. Stormchaser places the rider in a position that can be maintained for hours on end over bumpy B-roads and loose surfaces, drastically reducing fatigue. A low bottom bracket and stable wheelbase help keep the tires planted and boost confidence. A long top tube paired with a short stem provides increased stability at high speed and on rough descents

Multiple Wheel Size Compatibility

Stormchaser fits up to 700c x 50mm OR 650b x 50 mm wheels/tires. Choose the wheel size that best meets your needs, or set up a second wheel set so your Stormchaser is optimized for the ride at hand

Two Cogs

Stormchaser comes with both a 17t and 18t cog installed. Coupled with the sliding Alternator Flat Mount dropouts, this allows for easy gearing adjustments based on route difficulty

Abrasion Plates on Fork

Integrated stainless steel plates in the fork minimize abrasion from mud and debris

Extra Mud Clearance

Stormchaser has 40% more mud clearance than a Warbird (measured with a 700c x 42 mm tire)

Alternator Flat Mount Dropout

15 mm of dropout adjustability (435–450 mm)

Bottle Capacity

2–3 bottle mounts inside main triangle (57.5 cm and above can accommodate 3), 1 accessory mount on underside of down tube, 2 bottle mounts possible on fork via Three-Pack mounts

Fender Mounts

Full-coverage fenders allow for longer, more pleasant rides in wet weather

Wide Bar Spec

Wider handlebars improve leverage for single speeding and control in poor conditions. Bar width is relative to frame size—49 cm bikes come with 40 cm Cowchippers; 61 cm bikes come with 52 cm Cowchippers

Three-Pack Fork Mounts 

Two Three-Pack mounts on the fork allow for additional water, food, and accessory storage

Low Rider Front Rack Mounts

Mid-blade mounts of the fork allow for front racks such as the Salsa Down Under, designed for carrying touring panniers

Down Tube Accessory Mounts

Provides space for the Salsa Anything Bracket Mini, a fuel or water bottle, or a Salsa KEG

Top Tube Accessory Mounts

Top tube bolt-on mounts are designed for Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag

Rear Rack Mounts

Compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust Rack when used with a Salsa Rack-Lock seatpost collar

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.

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