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2013 Salsa Warbird vs 2011 Specialized Crux Comp

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Crux Comp

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+2.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Warbird numbers we have for size 55 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Warbird 55Specialized Crux Comp 58Difference
Reach373.1not listed
Stack578.5not listed
Head tube angle70.572.5°+2.0°
Seat tube angle7373°±0.0°
Effective top tube550not listed
Chainstay length430425mm−5 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover824.7841mm+16 mm
Seat tube length560580mm+20 mm
Fork length395not listed
Head tube length150170mm+20 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1025mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2013 Salsa Warbird, 2011 Specialized Crux Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa WarbirdSpecialized Crux Comp

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.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSalsa WarbirdSpecialized Crux CompComp
Shifternot listedSRAM Apex
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Apex
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Cranksetnot listedFSA Gossamer
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Pavé
Tirenot listedSpecialized Captain CX Sport
Brakenot listedSRAM Rival
Stemnot listedSpecialized Comp-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Riva

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