2016 Specialized Diverge Pro vs 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 56 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 56.0 Specialized Diverge Pro. 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 Diverge Pro in 56.0, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Pro, 56.0Salsa Warbird Carbon, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Pro 56.0 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 384.6 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 590.1 | +0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25 | 73 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 565 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 430 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1030.6 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 70 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 271.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 785 | 792.4 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 540 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 390 | 405 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 160 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Diverge Pro. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Diverge Pro, 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge ProSalsa 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 Diverge ProPro | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 685 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized Pro | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
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