Quiver

2012 Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB vs 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti

The 55 is the Salsa Warbird Ti size closest to your 54 Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB. 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 E5 Disc OSBB in 54, the Salsa Warbird Ti in 55 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
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

2012 Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB (54)The Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB frame drawn to scale.J 1016

Only the Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB is drawn. The Salsa Warbird Ti numbers we have for size 55 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB 54Salsa Warbird Ti 55Difference
Reach379mm373.1−6 mm
Stack567mm578.5+12 mm
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
Effective top tubenot listed550
BB dropnot listed70
Fork lengthnot listed395

Differences are the Salsa Warbird Ti minus the Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBB, 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux E5 Disc OSBBSalsa 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.

Know what is on every bike.

Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.

Explore the app
A Transition Relay build sheet: frame, fork, shock and drivetrainThe Relay’s ride photo galleryThe Relay’s ride spectrum and 2D frame geometryThe garage: five bikes and 99 recorded partsA Specialized Tarmac SL8 road build sheet