2012 Specialized Crux Expert vs 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird Ti size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Expert. 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 Expert 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
Only the Specialized Crux Expert is drawn. The Salsa Warbird Ti numbers we have for size 53 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert 52 | Salsa Warbird Ti 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 369.8 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 554mm | 557.7 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 795mm | 807.9 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 535 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 130 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 535 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Ti minus the Specialized Crux Expert. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux Expert, 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux ExpertSalsa 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 ExpertExpert Force | Salsa Warbird Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force DoubleTap | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Pavé SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro | not listed |
| Brake | TRP EuroX | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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