2025 Salsa Warbird C vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The M is the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 56 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 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C in 56, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C, 56Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C 56 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381.19 | 373 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 584.85 | 570 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75 | 70 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 73.7 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 560.0 | 540 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1038.21 | 1026 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | not listed | |
| Standover | 770.11 | 802 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510.0 | 490 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160.0 | 146 | −14 mm |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Salsa Warbird C. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Warbird C, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird CBasso 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 CC GRX 610 1x | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | Basso Palta III |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 SGS | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RX610-1 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500-PB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB ST | Microtech MX25 |
| Tire | Teravail Cannonball | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | SRAM Force |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | SRAM Red |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell | Basso Carbon Gravel |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | Basso Strato |
| Grips | Salsa Anti-slip shock-proof silicone | not listed |
| Headset | FSA 42/ACB | Microtech Integrated Cables |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | Heart Carbon |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier | fizik Vento Argo |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Hub | not listed | Microtech U-RD.20 |
| Rim | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Basso Piuma |
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