2024 Salsa Warbird C Wide vs 2025 Kona Rove LTD
The 50 is the Kona Rove LTD size closest to your 52.5 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 Kona Rove LTD
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C Wide in 52.5, the Kona Rove LTD in 50 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C Wide, 52.5Kona Rove LTD, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C Wide 52.5 | Kona Rove LTD 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368.13 | 378 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 547.09 | 551 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75 | 70.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 525.0 | 531 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011.96 | 1029 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 74 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | 282 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 714.48 | 767 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440.0 | 500 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | 410 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 120.0 | 110 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Kona Rove LTD minus the Salsa Warbird C Wide. Full charts: 2024 Salsa Warbird C Wide, 2025 Kona Rove LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird C WideKona Rove LTD
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 | Kona Rove LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Kona Libre Full Carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX 12spd |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Deore 68 |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano CL |
| Handlebar | not listed | Kona Gravel Dropbar |
| Stem | not listed | Kona Gravel Deluxe |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kona Deluxe Thumb |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt |
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