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2021 Stormchaser Single Speed

2021 Stormchaser Single Speed

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The Stormchaser Single Speed gravel bike is for the days when the course presents a challenge or you want to make your own challenge. The 6066-T6 alloy frame and carbon fork come together for a durable, efficient platform, designed with Class 5™ VRS to soaks up chatter on rough roads. Our Alternator Flat Mount dropouts allow for easy, solid single speed setups or 1x drivetrains (with geared dropout plate, sold separately). Frame protection at the fork and chainstay prevents wear from the elements. Mounts for water, food, and accessory storage let you ride far and wide in places with few resupply options. Whether you’re looking for an all-weather warrior or just appreciate the simplicity of single-speeding, Stormchaser is a gravel machine that’s up for anything.

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Stormchaser Aluminum
  • Fork: Stormchaser Carbon
  • Color: Red
  • 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: Anti-Slip Gel handlebar tape
  • Seatpost: Salsa Guide
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Medium Steel
  • Front Wheel: WTB Serra 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS 700c rim
  • Rear Wheel: WTB Serra 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS 700c rim
  • Tires: Teravail Rutland, 700c x 42 mm, Durable casing
  • Complete Bike Weight: 21lbs for size 56cm

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 geometry similar to 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 plates on the fork minimize abrasion from mud and debris

Extra Mud Clearance

Stormchaser has 40% more mud clearance than 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 downtube, 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

Front and Rear Rack Mounts

Mid-blade mounts of the fork allow for front racks such as the Salsa Down Under, designed for carrying touring panniers; also compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust rear rack when used with a Salsa Rack-Lock seatpost collar

Top Tube Accessory Mounts

Top tube bolt-on mounts are designed for Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag or K-Edge Top Tube Computer Mount

Internal Cable Routing

Internal tubes guide brake, shift, and dynamo cables through the frame, simplifying setup and maintenance

Stealth Dropper Post Routing

Accommodates 27.2mm dropper posts for more confident descending at high speeds on rough, unpredictable gravel roads

FAQ

What size wheels/tires can I use on this frame?

Stormchaser is designed for 700c x 32–50 mm and 650b x 47–50 mm wheels and tires.

What size tire will this bike fit?

Stormchaser can fit a maximum of 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 50 mm. The maximum tire size with fenders is 700c x 47 mm or 650b x 47 mm

Can I use a suspension fork on this frame?

Yes, this frame was designed and tested for use with a suspension fork with an axle-to-crown length up to 457 mm (typically 60 mm of travel). Check the fork manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the model and travel combination you intend to use is equal to or less than this length. Using a longer length fork will void the frame warranty and could result in frame failure. We recommend forks with 51 mm offset.

How do I take care of the Alternator dropouts?

Periodically, we recommend that you remove the bolts and clean the dirt and grime off the hardware and the frame surfaces. Then, lightly re-grease the threaded parts and re-assemble.

Do you offer touch-up paint?

No, we do not offer touch up paint. Hobby shops or automotive stores are excellent places to find paint. We suggest you test the paint on a scrap piece of metal before using it on your frame.

I crashed and dented (or cracked) my frame. Is it safe to ride?

Stop riding your frame immediately and take it to the nearest Salsa authorized dealer for inspection. A dented or cracked tube represents a structural weakening of the frame, and is a safety risk.

What is the warranty for this bike?

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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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