2015 Specialized Crux Pro Canti vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 58 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 61 Specialized Crux Pro Canti. 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 Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Crux Pro Canti in 61, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux Pro Canti, 61Salsa Warbird Carbon, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro Canti 61 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393mm | 385.8 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 615.8 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 587mm | 580 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1031mm | 1034.9 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 67mm | 70 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 862mm | 823.6 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600mm | 575 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 185 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux Pro Canti. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Crux Pro Canti, 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Pro CantiSalsa Warbird Carbon
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 Pro CantiPro Canti | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
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