2018 Salsa Warbird vs 2020 Khs GRIT 440
The M/53 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 55 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 Khs GRIT 440
Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 55, the Khs GRIT 440 in M/53 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Salsa Warbird is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size M/53 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird 55 | Khs GRIT 440 M/53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376.6 | 375 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 567.3 | 557 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 535 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024.7 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 771.6 | 786 | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 140 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283 |
Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2018 Salsa Warbird, 2020 Khs GRIT 440.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa WarbirdKhs GRIT 440
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 | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX600 New Gravel |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX RX812 New Gravel |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11EL |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded |
| Hub | not listed | Formula RX-300 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST-I25 TCS |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano New GRX Gravel |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Stem | not listed | FSA Alloy 3D Forged |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit C40-ACB |
| Saddle | not listed | Khs Sport Road |
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