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2011 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Salsa Warbird Ti

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Crux Comp numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Comp 54Salsa Warbird Ti 55Difference
Head tube angle71.5°70.5−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1016mmnot listed
Standover809mm824.7+16 mm
Seat tube length540mm560+20 mm
Head tube length140mm150+10 mm
Reachnot listed373.1
Stacknot listed578.5
Effective top tubenot listed550
BB dropnot listed70
Fork lengthnot listed395

Differences are the Salsa Warbird Ti minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Crux Comp, 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux CompSalsa Warbird Ti

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Crux CompCompSalsa Warbird Ti
ShifterSRAM Apexnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apexnot listed
ChainKMC X10not listed
CranksetFSA Gossamernot listed
WheelsetRoval Pavénot listed
TireSpecialized Captain CX Sportnot listed
BrakeSRAM Rivalnot listed
StemSpecialized Comp-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rivanot listed

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