2015 Specialized Crux EVO vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 56 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 58 Specialized Crux EVO. 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 EVO in 58, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 56 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux EVO, 58Salsa Warbird Carbon, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux EVO 58 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 384.6 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 590.1 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570mm | 565 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025mm | 1030.6 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 67mm | 70 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 841mm | 792.4 | −49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 570mm | 540 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 160 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux EVO. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Crux EVO, 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux EVOSalsa 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 EVOS-Works EVO Di2 | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 785 Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL CX SCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 785 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | not listed |
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