2015 Salsa Warbird Ti vs 2017 Specialized Diverge A1
The Specialized Diverge A1 size closest to your 55 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Diverge A1
Compared with the Salsa Warbird Ti in 55, the Specialized Diverge A1 in 52 places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −31 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −18 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird Ti, 55Specialized Diverge A1, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird Ti 55 | Specialized Diverge A1 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373.1 | 378mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 578.5 | 548mm | −31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 535mm | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 412mm | −18 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025.2 | 989mm | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 73mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 824.7 | 756mm | −69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 447mm | −113 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 400mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 114mm | −36 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge A1 minus the Salsa Warbird Ti. Full charts: 2015 Salsa Warbird Ti, 2017 Specialized Diverge A1.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird TiSpecialized Diverge A1
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 Warbird Ti | Specialized Diverge A1A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Mira |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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