2015 Specialized Crux Pro Disc vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 51 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 46 Specialized Crux Pro 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 Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Crux Pro Disc in 46, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 51 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux Pro Disc, 46Salsa Warbird Carbon, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro Disc 46 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366mm | 368.6 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 522mm | 527.7 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 510mm | 515 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | 1007.4 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 71mm | 70 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 764mm | 716.2 | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 455 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 100 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux Pro Disc. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Crux Pro Disc, 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Pro DiscSalsa 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 DiscPro Disc | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
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