2018 Marin Gestalt vs 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Salsa Warbird Carbon
Compared with the Marin Gestalt in 54, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 60 places the top of the head tube 58 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +58 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +56 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +13 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Marin Gestalt, 54Salsa Warbird Carbon, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Marin Gestalt 54 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375.4 | 392.2 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 581.2 | 639.6 | +58 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25 | 72 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | 600 | +53 mm |
| Chainstay length | 417 | 430 | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 993 | 1048.8 | +56 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 271 | not listed | |
| Standover | 795 | 850.2 | +55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 605 | +95 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 210 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Marin Gestalt. Full charts: 2018 Marin Gestalt, 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Marin GestaltSalsa Warbird Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Marin Gestalt1 | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Gestalt | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora R345 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Octalink V2 | not listed |
| Pedals | Marin Commute Platform | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre-C | not listed |
| Handlebar | Marin Compact Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Marin 3D | not listed |
| Grips | Marin perforated tape | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.8B | not listed |
| Saddle | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite | not listed |
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