2022 Salsa Stormchaser SUS vs 2024 Salsa Warbird C
The 52.5 is the Salsa Warbird C size closest to your 49 Salsa Stormchaser SUS. 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
Compared with the Salsa Stormchaser SUS in 49, the Salsa Warbird C in 52.5 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Stormchaser SUS, 49Salsa Warbird C, 52.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Stormchaser SUS 49 | Salsa Warbird C 52.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 358.6 | 368.13 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 535.2 | 547.09 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.2 | 70.75 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.4 | 74.0 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 508.0 | 525.0 | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435.0 - 450.0 | 430.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1023.1 - 1043.3 | 1011.96 | |
| BB drop | 64.0 | 70.0 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 696.5 | 714.48 | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390.0 | 440.0 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 433.0 | 405.0 | −28 mm |
| Head tube length | 90.0 | 120.0 | +30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 279.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird C minus the Salsa Stormchaser SUS. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Stormchaser SUS, 2024 Salsa Warbird C.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Stormchaser SUSSalsa Warbird C
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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