2014 Specialized Crux E5 Sora vs 2016 Salsa Warbird
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird size closest to your 490.0 Specialized Crux E5 Sora. 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 Sora in 490.0, the Salsa Warbird in 53 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher 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
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux E5 Sora, 490.0Salsa Warbird, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 Sora 490.0 | Salsa Warbird 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370mm | 372.5 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 540mm | 548.4 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 73.5 | −2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009mm | 1014 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 782mm | 749 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490mm | 495 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 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 E5 Sora. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Crux E5 Sora, 2016 Salsa Warbird.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5 SoraSalsa 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 E5 SoraE5 Sora | Salsa Warbird |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 1.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro CR-720 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | not listed |
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