2012 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti
The 51 is the Salsa Warbird Ti size closest to your 49 Specialized Crux Elite. 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 Elite in 49, the Salsa Warbird Ti in 51 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux Elite is drawn. The Salsa Warbird Ti numbers we have for size 51 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 49 | Salsa Warbird Ti 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370mm | 366.9 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 541mm | 534.1 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 68.75 | −1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74.5 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 782mm | 779.3 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490mm | 495 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 110 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 515 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Ti minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux Elite, 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux EliteSalsa Warbird Ti
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 | Specialized Crux EliteElite | Salsa Warbird Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 1.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro CR-720 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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