2012 Specialized Crux E5 OSBB vs 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti
The 58 is the Salsa Warbird Ti size closest to your 61 Specialized Crux E5 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 OSBB in 61, the Salsa Warbird Ti in 58 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 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
Only the Specialized Crux E5 OSBB is drawn. The Salsa Warbird Ti numbers we have for size 58 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 OSBB 61 | Salsa Warbird Ti 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 382.3 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 627.1 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1031mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 862mm | 844.5 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 610mm | 605 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 195 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 580 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Ti minus the Specialized Crux E5 OSBB. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux E5 OSBB, 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5 OSBBSalsa Warbird Ti
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
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