2015 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 49 Specialized Crux Elite. 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 Elite in 49, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 53 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 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 Elite, 49Salsa Warbird Carbon, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 49 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369mm | 372.5 | +4 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° |
| Effective top tube | 516mm | 535 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007mm | 1014 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 71mm | 70 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 782mm | 749 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490mm | 495 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 120 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Crux Elite, 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux EliteSalsa 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 EliteElite | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | TRP HY/RD | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
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