2016 Salsa Warbird vs 2018 Specialized Crux E5
The 52 is the Specialized Crux E5 size closest to your 53 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 E5
Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 53, the Specialized Crux E5 in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird, 53Specialized Crux E5, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird 53 | Specialized Crux E5 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.5 | 375mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 548.4 | 554mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 534mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1009mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 69mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 749 | 795mm | +46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495 | 520mm | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | 400mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 279mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux E5 minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2016 Salsa Warbird, 2018 Specialized Crux E5.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa WarbirdSpecialized Crux E5
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 | Specialized Crux E5E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Tracer Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Spyre |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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