2017 Specialized Crux Expert vs 2018 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 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 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 | 535mm | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010mm | 1014 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 71mm | 70 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 279mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 795mm | 749 | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 495 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 405 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Crux Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Crux Expert, 2018 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 X1 | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized CruX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
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