2019 Salsa Warbird C vs 2021 Specialized Crux
The 49 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 52.5 Salsa Warbird C. 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
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C in 52.5, the Specialized Crux in 49 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower 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
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C, 52.5Specialized Crux, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C 52.5 | Specialized Crux 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368.13 | 369mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 547.09 | 540mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75 | 70.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 525.0 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011.96 | 1007mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 71mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 714.48 | 781.5mm | +67 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440.0 | 490mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | 400mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 120.0 | 115mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Salsa Warbird C. Full charts: 2019 Salsa Warbird C, 2021 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird CSpecialized Crux
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 C | Specialized CruxCrux |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Praxis 6806 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Tracer Sport |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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