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2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc vs 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti

The 53 is the Salsa Warbird Ti size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Comp Disc. 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 Warbird Ti

Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp Disc in 52, the Salsa Warbird Ti in 53 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc (52)The Specialized Crux Comp Disc frame drawn to scale.J 1009

Only the Specialized Crux Comp Disc is drawn. The Salsa Warbird Ti numbers we have for size 53 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Comp Disc 52Salsa Warbird Ti 53Difference
Reach375mm369.8−5 mm
Stack554mm557.7+4 mm
Head tube angle71.5°70−1.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1009mmnot listed
Standover795mm807.9+13 mm
Seat tube length520mm535+15 mm
Head tube length125mm130+5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed535
BB dropnot listed70
Fork lengthnot listed395

Differences are the Salsa Warbird Ti minus the Specialized Crux Comp Disc. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc, 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux Comp DiscSalsa 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 Comp DiscComp DiscSalsa Warbird Ti
ShifterShimano Tiagranot listed
DerailleurShimano Tiagranot listed
CassetteShimano Tiagranot listed
ChainShimano Tiagranot listed
CranksetFSA Omeganot listed
TireSpecialized Tracer Sportnot listed
RimAlex Rims S480not listed
BrakeAvid BB5, SRAM Rivalnot listed
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenomnot listed

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