2016 Specialized Crux E5 vs 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Crux E5. 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 E5 in 49.0, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 53 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 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 E5, 49.0Salsa Warbird Carbon, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 49.0 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370 | 372.5 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 540 | 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 | 510 | 535 | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 1014 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 279 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 495 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 405 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120 | +5 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 749 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux E5. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Crux E5, 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5Salsa 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 E5E5 | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace 9-speed | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized CX Pro Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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