2021 Salsa Warbird Carbon vs 2021 Specialized Crux
The 46 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 49 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
Compared with the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 49, the Specialized Crux in 46 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird Carbon, 49Specialized Crux, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird Carbon 49 | Specialized Crux 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360.24 | 366mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 517.85 | 523mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 499 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996.14 | 1007mm | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 71mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 670.2 | 763.5mm | +93 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 470mm | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | 400mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 100mm | +10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Salsa Warbird Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Salsa Warbird Carbon, 2021 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird CarbonSpecialized 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 Carbon | 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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