2025 Salsa Warbird C vs 2024 Salsa Stormchaser
The 49 is the Salsa Stormchaser size closest to your 49 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 Salsa Stormchaser
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C in 49, the Salsa Stormchaser in 49 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C, 49Salsa Stormchaser, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C 49 | Salsa Stormchaser 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360.24 | 366.0 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 517.85 | 530.0 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0 | 70.0 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0 | 75.25 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 499.0 | 506.0 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 996.14 | 1017.0 - 1032.0 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | 290.0 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 670.2 | 686.0 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390.0 | 390.0 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | 420.0 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 90.0 | 90.0 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser minus the Salsa Warbird C. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Warbird C, 2024 Salsa Stormchaser.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird CSalsa Stormchaser
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 | Salsa Stormchaser |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 SGS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RX610-1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500-PB | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST | not listed |
| Tire | Teravail Cannonball | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Grips | Salsa Anti-slip shock-proof silicone | not listed |
| Headset | FSA 42/ACB | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier | not listed |
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