2015 Salsa Warbird vs 2017 Specialized Crux Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Crux Elite size closest to your 51 Salsa Warbird. 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 Specialized Crux Elite
Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 51, the Specialized Crux Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird, 51Specialized Crux Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird 51 | Specialized Crux Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366.9 | 369mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 534.1 | 540mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.75 | 70.5° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 509mm | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 1008mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 71mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 779.3 | 782mm | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495 | 490mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 400mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 279mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Elite minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2015 Salsa Warbird, 2017 Specialized Crux Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa WarbirdSpecialized Crux Elite
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 Warbird2 | Specialized Crux EliteElite X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | not listed |
| Fork | ENVE CX Disc | Specialized CruX |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | KMC X11L | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | Shimano CX50 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Wheelset | Salsa Formula hubs / WTB rims | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Sammy Slick | Specialized Terra Pro |
| Brake | SRAM BB7R | SRAM Rival |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 2 | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Grips | Salsa Gel | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | not listed |
| Seatpost | TruVativ Stylo T20 | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
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