2016 Salsa Warbird Carbon vs 2018 Specialized Crux E5
The 46 is the Specialized Crux E5 size closest to your 51 Salsa Warbird Carbon. 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 Carbon in 51, the Specialized Crux E5 in 46 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird Carbon, 51Specialized Crux E5, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird Carbon 51 | Specialized Crux E5 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368.6 | 366mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 527.7 | 522mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 72.5° | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 501mm | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007.4 | 1008mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 67mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 714.9 | 764mm | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 460mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | 400mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 279mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux E5 minus the Salsa Warbird Carbon. Full charts: 2016 Salsa Warbird Carbon, 2018 Specialized Crux E5.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird CarbonSpecialized 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 Carbon | 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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