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2021 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed vs 2022 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide

The 57.5 is the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide size closest to your 57.5 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 57.5, the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide in 57.5 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−15 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed numbers we have for size 57.5 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Stormchaser Single Speed 57.5Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide 57.5Difference
Reach392.64390.42−2 mm
Stack600.2603.73+4 mm
Head tube angle7070.75+0.8°
Seat tube angle7373±0.0°
Effective top tube575575±0 mm
Wheelbase1069.2–10841054.03−15 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
Standover794.05785.96−8 mm
Seat tube length520520±0 mm
Fork length420405−15 mm
Head tube length165180+15 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed430

Differences are the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide minus the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed. Full charts: 2021 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 2022 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Stormchaser Single SpeedSalsa Warbird C eTap Wide

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

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