Vaya Frameset
The Vaya is our road adventure bike, designed to handle any ‘road’ surface, from pavement to gravel.
Loaded with braze-ons for fenders, racks, and lowriders, the Vaya is capable of everything from full-on touring to wet-weather training rides to gravel racing.
Stable geometry keeps the bike from being twitchy, and makes the bike a pleasure to ride while loaded. Our two smallest sizes use 26” wheels to provide improved fit, better standover clearance, and to eliminate toe overlap. The larger sizes use 700c wheels.
Enjoy a long day in the saddle. Hit that 100-mile gravel grinder you’ve been scoping. Do a light tour. Or load your panniers to the hilt for a month of two-wheeled exploring.
Vaya. Ride any road.
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* Specification subject to change without notice
Geometry & Fit
| Switch to mm Switch to inches | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 55cm | 56cm | 57cm | 58cm | 60cm | |
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| Recommended Rider Height | 4'11" - 5'2" | 5'2" - 5'5" | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'7" - 5'10" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 5'11" - 6'1" | 6'0" - 6'3" | 6'2" - UP | |
| A.Top Tube Effective | 19.7 " | 20.7 " | 21.3 " | 21.7 " | 22.0 " | 22.4 " | 23.0 " | 23.6 " | |
| B.Seat Tube Length | 17.7 " | 18.5 " | 19.3 " | 20.5 " | 20.9 " | 21.3 " | 21.7 " | 22.4 " | |
| C.Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° | 71° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° | |
| D.Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72° | |
| E.BB Drop | 2.0 " | 2.0 " | 3.0 " | 3.0 " | 3.0 " | 3.0 " | 3.0 " | 3.0 " | |
| F.Chainstay Length | 17.3 " | 17.3 " | 17.7 " | 17.7 " | 17.7 " | 17.7 " | 17.7 " | 17.7 " | |
| G.Head Tube Length | 4.7 " | 5.3 " | 5.9 " | 6.5 " | 6.9 " | 7.3 " | 7.9 " | 8.5 " | |
| H.Fork Length | 15.0 " | 15.0 " | 15.9 " | 15.9 " | 15.9 " | 15.9 " | 15.9 " | 15.9 " | |
| J.Fork Offset | 2.0 " | 2.0 " | 2.0 " | 2.0 " | 2.0 " | 2.0 " | 1.8 " | 1.8 " | |
| K.Wheel Base | 40.0 " | 40.9 " | 40.9 " | 40.9 " | 41.3 " | 41.5 " | 41.6 " | 42.0 " | |
| M.Stack | 20.2 " | 20.7 " | 23.3 " | 24.0 " | 24.4 " | 24.7 " | 25.5 " | 26.0 " | |
| N.Reach | 14.1 " | 14.7 " | 14.3 " | 14.3 " | 14.6 " | 14.6 " | 15.0 " | 15.2 " | |
| P.Stand Over | 27.5 " | 28.2 " | 29.7 " | 30.7 " | 31.1 " | 31.5 " | 32.0 " | 32.7 " |
| Switch to mm Switch to inches | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 55cm | 56cm | 57cm | 58cm | 60cm | |
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| Recommended Rider Height | 150cm - 157cm | 157cm - 165cm | 165cm - 173cm | 170cm - 178cm | 175cm - 183cm | 180cm - 185cm | 183cm - 191cm | 188cm - UP | |
| A.Top Tube Effective | 500 mm | 525 mm | 540 mm | 550 mm | 560 mm | 570 mm | 585 mm | 600 mm | |
| B.Seat Tube Length | 450.0 mm | 470.0 mm | 490.0 mm | 520.0 mm | 530.0 mm | 540.0 mm | 550.0 mm | 570.0 mm | |
| C.Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° | 71° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° | |
| D.Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72° | |
| E.BB Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | |
| F.Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | |
| G.Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 175 mm | 185 mm | 200 mm | 215 mm | |
| H.Fork Length | 380 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | |
| J.Fork Offset | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | |
| K.Wheel Base | 1016.5 mm | 1037.8 mm | 1039.3 mm | 1038.9 mm | 1049.2 mm | 1053.5 mm | 1057.9 mm | 1066.7 mm | |
| M.Stack | 511.9 mm | 526.0 mm | 592.9 mm | 609.1 mm | 618.6 mm | 628.0 mm | 646.5 mm | 660.7 mm | |
| N.Reach | 358.1 mm | 374.2 mm | 364.4 mm | 363.8 mm | 370.9 mm | 372.0 mm | 381.2 mm | 385.3 mm | |
| P.Stand Over | 698.1 mm | 715.3 mm | 754.5 mm | 780.3 mm | 789.7 mm | 799.5 mm | 812.0 mm | 829.7 mm |
Salsa Vaya fork included.
* 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 700 x 40 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.
Setup
The best way to determine your proper frame size is to visit your local bicycle dealer. The fit chart below is a simple starting point, but the enormous variation in human body dimensions make it impossible to guarantee this fit chart will work precisely for you. We strongly suggest you consult your local bike shop in this matter. They will help you make a wise purchase.
Frame Tech
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Vaya - Explore 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 Rear Dropout
Proven Vaya rear dropout design. Investment cast CroMoly. 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. Brazed for durability -
Generous Tire Clearance
Fits 26 x 1.9" tires (50/52cm sizes), clearance for 700c x 38mm tires with fenders, 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. 74mm post-mount disc brake mount. Powdercoat finish -
Mid-Blade Mounts
Thru-mount mid-blade mounts designed to work best with Salsa Down Under lowrider rack and/or Minimalist rack -
Powder Coat Paint
Provides durable finish
| Wheelsize | 26" for 50/52cm, 700c for 54/55/56/57/58/60cm |
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| Tire Clearance | Clearance for 26 x 1.9" tires (50/52cm sizes), clearance for 700c x 38mm tires with fenders, 700c x 42mm without fenders (54cm sizes and up) |
| Fork | Salsa Vaya Fork included. 1-1/8" threadless. 300mm steerer tube |
| 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 English |
| Crankset | Fits any road compact double or triple |
| Front Brake | 74mm Post Mount Standard, maximum rotor size 160mm |
| Rear Brake | 74mm Post Mount Standard, maximum rotor size 160mm |
| Front Spacing | 100mm x 9mm QR |
| Rear Spacing | 135mm x 10mm QR |
| Bottle Mounts | 3 per frameset |
| Derailleur Hanger | Part number FS2310 |
| Frame Weight | 50cm (4.75 lbs/2155g), 52cm (4.63 lbs/2100g), 54cm (4.75 lbs/2155g), 55cm (4.88 lbs/2214g), 56cm (4.88 lbs/2214g), 57cm (5 lbs/2208g), 58cm (5.31 lbs/2409g), 60cm (TBA) |
| Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer | 926 grams with full length steerer tube for 26 wheel size fork; Approximately 1010 grams with full length steerer tube for 700c wheel size forks |
| Color | Super Orange or Charcoal Briquette |