2014 Specialized Crux Elite Disc vs 2016 Salsa Warbird
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird size closest to your 520.0 Specialized Crux Elite 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
Compared with the Specialized Crux Elite Disc in 520.0, the Salsa Warbird in 53 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux Elite Disc, 520.0Salsa Warbird, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite Disc 520.0 | Salsa Warbird 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 372.5 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 554mm | 548.4 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009mm | 1014 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 773mm | 749 | −24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 495 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 535 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird minus the Specialized Crux Elite Disc. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Crux Elite Disc, 2016 Salsa Warbird.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Elite DiscSalsa Warbird
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 Elite DiscElite Rival Disc | Salsa Warbird |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM DoubleTap | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex, SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-550 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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