We spend extra time and care building, testing and re-boxing your bike before it leaves. This takes approximately 4 business days to prepare the shippment.
This extra step and time allows us to ensure that when your bike arrives to you it will be very easy to assemble for most anyone. Most bikes do not include pedals, so make sure to choose some for your new bike so we can ship them in the same box and you can get our riding quicker!With 71% of the Earth's surfaces covered by water chances are that if you are going to tour the world you are going to have to take a plane. Flying with a traditional bike can be a pain and expensive with ever growing baggage fees that airlines are charging. Folding bikes have been an option for years but compromise compact size for performance. When Salsa wanted to create a bike that could be taken on a plane they turned to
S&S, a company known for converting steel framed bikes into airline companions for the proper equipment. Couplers allow you to split the frame in 2 giving you the compact size of a folding bike with the performance of a traditional bike. If you plan on traveling with the Vaya Travel S&S makes a variety of travel bags and cases.
The Vaya Travel does not include a travel case.The Vaya Travel is built to the same geometry as the standard Vaya, but uses stainless steel instead of Salsa''s Classico CroMo. Stainless gives the bike a little bit more lively ride and helps offset some of the added weight from the couplers. The finish on a stainless steel bike can also be easily buffed out so the Vaya travel will look as good on it''s 3rd continent as it did out of the box.
For stealthy looks you can remove the decals from the Vaya travel to help not draw attention to your bike.
To add to the versatility of the Vaya Travel are Salsa''s Alternator dropouts. These dropouts allow the Vaya Travel to be set up single speed or geared. Running the Vaya Travel as a single speed is a great option in areas that don''t really have a lot of hills because they are simple to set up and break down.
Like the steel Vaya, the Vaya Travel uses 26" wheels on the smaller smaller sizes and 700c on the larger models (54cm ). The reason Salsa uses a small wheel is to provide better toe overlap which can be an issue on smaller bikes using a 700c wheel.
The Complete Vaya Travel features:
- Shimano Ultegra Triple Drivetrain
- Salsa Pro Moto 1 Carbon Seatpost
- Clement USH Adventure Tires
- Dt Swiss Rims
- Dt Swiss 350 Hubs
- 105 shifters
Manufacturer specs subject to change.
So, what happens when you buy a Complete Salsa from Tree Fort?Well, when we receive our bikes from Salsa they take a trip over to our service department and gets fully assembled and tuned. We take it for a spin around the block, and off a few sweet jumps. If it survives, it may make it''s way to our sales floor to be drooled upon by people that love bikes.
Once your order is received we carefully re-box and send it your way! When you get it, there will be minimal assembly required, if you run into any bumps give us a call and we''ll be stoked to help! 734.484.9999
So what''s shipping going to run me?- If you live in the Continental US, Standard Ground Shipping is included!
- If you happen to live in Alaska, Hawaii or Canada Standard Ground Shipping is $90
- Due to the size limitations most bikes are unable to be shipped to APO''s through USPS.
- If you would like a faster method than ground please contact us for an accurate quote and keep in mind while we try to get the bikes boxed the day they are ordered, during peak service times there maybe a delay of a day or 2.
WARNING: Cycling can be dangerous. Bicycles and bicycle products should be assembled and serviced by a professional mechanic. Never modify your bicycle or accessories. Read and follow all product instructions and warnings including information on the manufacturer’s website. Inspect your bicycle before every use. Always wear a helmet.