2015 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 55 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 54 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 54, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 55 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux Elite, 54Salsa Warbird Carbon, 55Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 54 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 376.6 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 567.3 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 550 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1024.7 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 809mm | 771.6 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 520 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 140 | ±0 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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