2025 Salsa Warbird C vs 2025 Kona Rove LTD
The 52 is the Kona Rove LTD size closest to your 54.5 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 Kona Rove LTD
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C in 54.5, the Kona Rove LTD in 52 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 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, 54.5Kona Rove LTD, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C 54.5 | Kona Rove LTD 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371.97 | 383 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 565.97 | 570 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75 | 71.0 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 74.0 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545.0 | 546 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022.39 | 1036 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 72 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | 284 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 744.3 | 789 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475.0 | 520 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | 410 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140.0 | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Kona Rove LTD minus the Salsa Warbird C. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Warbird C, 2025 Kona Rove LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird CKona 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 CC GRX 610 1x | Kona Rove LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | Kona Libre Full Carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 SGS | Shimano GRX 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RX610-1 | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500-PB | Shimano Deore 68 |
| Wheelset | WTB ST | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS |
| Tire | Teravail Cannonball | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | Shimano CL |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell | Kona Gravel Dropbar |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | Kona Gravel Deluxe |
| Grips | Salsa Anti-slip shock-proof silicone | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Headset | FSA 42/ACB | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | Kona Deluxe Thumb |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier | WTB Volt |
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