2014 Specialized Crux Expert Disc vs 2016 Salsa Warbird
The 55 is the Salsa Warbird size closest to your 540.0 Specialized Crux Expert 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 Expert Disc in 540.0, the Salsa Warbird in 55 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux Expert Disc, 540.0Salsa Warbird, 55Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert Disc 540.0 | Salsa Warbird 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 376.6 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 567mm | 567.3 | +0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1024.7 | +9 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 771.6 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 520 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 140 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 550 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird minus the Specialized Crux Expert Disc. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Crux Expert Disc, 2016 Salsa Warbird.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Expert 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 Expert DiscExpert Red Disc | Salsa Warbird |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM RED 22 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 22 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1170 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-952 | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM RED 22 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM RED | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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