2017 Specialized Crux vs 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 49 Specialized Crux. 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 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 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 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, 49Salsa Warbird Carbon, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 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 | 509mm | 535 | +26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | 1014 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 71mm | 70 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 279mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 782mm | 749 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490mm | 495 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 405 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 120 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Crux, 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized CruxSalsa 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 CruxS-Works | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized CruX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-RS685 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG901 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized CLX 32 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
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