2015 Specialized Crux Expert vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Expert. 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 Expert in 52, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 53 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux Expert, 52Salsa Warbird Carbon, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert 52 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376mm | 372.5 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 554mm | 548.4 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 537mm | 535 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009mm | 1014 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 71mm | 70 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 749 | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 495 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux Expert. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Crux Expert, 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux ExpertSalsa 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 ExpertExpert | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 4.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | not listed |
| Brake | TRP HY/RD | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
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