2014 Specialized Crux E5 vs 2016 Salsa Warbird
The 56 is the Salsa Warbird size closest to your 560.0 Specialized Crux E5. 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 E5 in 560.0, the Salsa Warbird in 56 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux E5, 560.0Salsa Warbird, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 560.0 | Salsa Warbird 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 384.6 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 583mm | 590.1 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022mm | 1030.3 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 825mm | 792.4 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560mm | 540 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 160 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird minus the Specialized Crux E5. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Crux E5, 2016 Salsa Warbird.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5Salsa Warbird
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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