2024 Salsa Warbird C Wide vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The XS is the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 49 Salsa Warbird C Wide. 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 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C Wide in 49, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XS places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −3.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C Wide, 49Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C Wide 49 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360.24 | 354 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 517.85 | 530 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0 | 68 | −3.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 499.0 | 496 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996.14 | 1012 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | not listed | |
| Standover | 670.2 | 737 | +67 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390.0 | 410 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90.0 | 112 | +22 mm |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Salsa Warbird C Wide. Full charts: 2024 Salsa Warbird C Wide, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird C WideBasso Palta III SRAM XPLR
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 Wide | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Basso Palta III |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Hub | not listed | Microtech U-RD.20 |
| Rim | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Red |
| Handlebar | not listed | Basso Carbon Gravel |
| Stem | not listed | Basso Strato |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra |
| Headset | not listed | Microtech Integrated Cables |
| Seatpost | not listed | Heart Carbon |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Basso Piuma |
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