Originally Posted by
AnthonyG
+1
The 52cm Salsa is pretty much the 54cm with the seat pushed forwards which isn't comfortable for longer distances. If you like the 54cm Salsa stick with it. The differences are primarily in the geometry.
It's pretty straightforward when you put it that way. It's just not so easy finding Salsa bikes around my home, so I want to understand what it is about the Vaya that made it feel smoother and better for me. I'm not in a hurry to get a new bike, but I want to be ready if the opportunity arises.