2020 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed vs 2022 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide
The 52.5 is the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide size closest to your 52.5 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide
Compared with the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 52.5, the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide in 52.5 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 52.5Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide, 52.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed 52.5 | Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide 52.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371.06 | 368.13 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 543.82 | 547.09 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70.75 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 527 | 525 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435-450 | 430 | |
| Wheelbase | 1027.1-1041.9 | 1011.96 | |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 726.74 | 714.48 | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 420 | 405 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 120 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide minus the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed. Full charts: 2020 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 2022 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Stormchaser Single SpeedSalsa Warbird C eTap Wide
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 | Salsa Stormchaser Single SpeedSingle Speed | Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Stormchaser | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Ride | not listed |
| Chainring | 38, 17, 18 | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB Serra ST i23 | not listed |
| Tire | Teravail Rutland | not listed |
| Brake | TRP Spyre-C | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Bar tape | Msw HBT-300 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.42 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | not listed |
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