Comments on: Salsa Vaya Claris Adventure Touring Bike

By: LWB

LWB — Sun, 28 May 2017 02:39:00 +0000

Locked in on a GX. I will pick it up next weekend. I’m 6′-0″ with a 33.5″ inseam. The 57 is a perfect fit. I tried the bike out in Feb and loved it.

By: JustAnotherCyclist

JustAnotherCyclist — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:42:00 +0000

I tested a 54. It actually wasn’t bad and if there wasn’t a 52 in the shop for me to test I probably would have went for it and been reasonably happy. It was only riding them back to back that made the 52 seem like a better fit for me.

I honestly don’t know (and haven’t yet asked Salsa) precisely how their bikes are measured. It has a slightly slanted top tube that can impact frame sizing. I wrote about this awhile ago at https://justanothercyclist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-measure-you-bike-frame/.

By: Israel Magalit

Israel Magalit — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the reply.
I’m 5’7″ as well and am eyeing either the 52cm or 54cm. Salsa’s sizing chart recommends the latter, but since I am unfamiliar with road bike sizing (I’ve only had MTBs the last 20 years) I’m thinking the 54 might be too big for me, since I have to consider the stem length AND bar reach.

By: JustAnotherCyclist

JustAnotherCyclist — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:26:00 +0000

I’m 5’7. My inseam measurement would be a bit misleading as I still ride with my toes fairly pointed down – despite repeated protests from fitter, trainer… and my calves.

At 5’7 I’ve got just over 12″ from the seat clamp to the top of the saddle. I had to swap out for a longer stem to not feel cramped, but I am definitely used to a more “road bike” riding position as opposed to more upright.

By: Amanda Majerus

Amanda Majerus — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:11:00 +0000

I would not buy a 52cm Vaya at 5′-2″. I am 5′-5″ and ride the 52cm and just had the bike fitted professionally – they told me the bike was even slightly big for me.

By: tim leavy

tim leavy — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 16:40:00 +0000

Hi, Im about 5’2″, and looking a the salsa site the 49.5 or possibly;y the 50cm would, on paper, be right for me (my stand-over is approx 730mm, site says the 50cm is around 716mm). How are you finding the 52cm frame size, and stand-over?

Thanks

By: Teresa Muniz

Teresa Muniz — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 02:34:00 +0000

I just purchased a size 52 Salsa Vaya Claris today. I am 5’1.

By: Israel Magalit

Israel Magalit — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:10:00 +0000

This is one of my dream bikes and am interested in a more thorough review when you get the chance.
A question on sizing – how tall are you and what is your inseam?
Thanks!