2017 Specialized Crux Pro Disc vs 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 54 is the 55. Compare the 55 instead
What changes on the Salsa Warbird Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Crux Pro Disc in 54, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 60 places the top of the head tube 74 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +74 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux Pro Disc, 54Salsa Warbird Carbon, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro Disc 54 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 392.2 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 639.6 | +74 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 547mm | 600 | +53 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1048.8 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 809mm | 850.2 | +41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 605 | +75 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 405 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 210 | +70 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux Pro Disc. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Crux Pro Disc, 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Pro DiscSalsa 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 Pro DiscPro Disc | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized CruX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Specialized Enduro | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
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