Salsa Vaya Touring Bike Frame – Sleek Black Adventure-Ready Design
$309.04
Description
Vaya: Your Ultimate All-Road Adventure Companion
Conquer every path with the Vaya – meticulously engineered as your go-to gravel adventure bike and lightweight touring companion. Forget surface limitations; this versatile machine transitions effortlessly from smooth city pavement to rugged backcountry gravel and bumpy dirt tracks. Its balanced geometry delivers exceptional stability whether you’re riding light for speed or fully loaded for multi-day bikepacking expeditions. Experience mile after mile of confident control and surprising comfort, soaking up vibrations on unpredictable terrain where lesser bikes falter.
Built for Real-World Exploration:
- Durable CroMoly Steel Frame: Offering legendary resilience and a smooth, fatigue-reducing ride quality perfect for long-distance cyclists and rough-road enthusiasts.
- Feature-Packed Waxwing Carbon Fork: Incorporates a stiff 12x100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack mounts for cargo cages, mid-blade eyelets and fender mounts for ultimate utility, dynamo light cable routing for endless adventures, and flat-mount disc brake compatibility.
- Massive Tire Clearance: Easily accommodates wide 700c x 50mm tires for maximum grip and cushion on loose surfaces, or 700c x 45mm tires with full fenders installed – ideal for mixed-terrain commuting or wet-weather touring.
- Ready to Ride: Includes a quality headset for hassle-free setup.
Why Choose Vaya Over Standard Road or Touring Bikes?
| Feature | Vaya Advantage | Typical Competitor Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Terrain Mastery | Seamless pavement-to-gravel performance | Often limited to smooth roads or pure gravel |
| Frame Material | Comfort-oriented CroMoly steel | Harsher aluminum or heavier steel |
| Fork Versatility | Integrated mounts for racks, fenders & dynamo | Lacks accessory mounts or dynamo routing |
| Tire Clearance | Fits wide 50mm tires (45mm w/ fenders) | Restricted clearance (often < 38mm) |
| Riding Feel | Stable & comfortable loaded or unloaded | Can feel twitchy when loaded |
Designed for the adventurous commuter seeking a reliable all-road bicycle and the dedicated bikepacker demanding a capable lightweight touring rig. The Vaya inspires confidence when the pavement ends, empowering you to explore further on any road less traveled. Discover true versatility built to handle the unexpected.
