Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation’s premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.
- High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately)
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts
- Waxwing carbon fork featuring a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, dynamo cable routing, and flat-mount brake standard
- Compatible with 700c (45 mm maximum) and 650b (51 mm maximum) wheels and tires
- Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains
- Internal sleeved cable routing, dropper post-compatible
- Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61 cm frames; two on 49–54.5 cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
- Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork and dropper post with internal routing (on 1x drivetrains only)
Specs
Specs
- Fork Material: Carbon
- Color: Berry
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Brake Type: Disc
- Front Axle: 12mm Thru x 100mm
- Platform: Warbird
- Fork Type: Rigid
- Frame Material: Carbon
- TT (Effective): 499
- Mfg Size: 49
- Defined Color: Purple
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 142mm
- Frame Type: Rigid
Build Kit
Build Kit
Geometry
Geometry
| Frame measurements (mm) | 49cm | 52.5cm | 54.5cm | 56cm | 57.5cm | 59cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. BB Drop | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| B. Chainstay Length | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| C. Fork Length - Axle to Crown | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| D. Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| E. Head Tube Angle (deg) | 70.5 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| F. Headtube Length | 90 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 | 220 |
| G. Reach | 359 | 367 | 371 | 380 | 390 | 399 | 407 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72.5 |
| I. Seat Tube Length - Center to Top | 390 | 440 | 475 | 510 | 520 | 545 | 570 |
| J. Stack | 521 | 550 | 569 | 588 | 607 | 626 | 644 |
| K. Standover | 670 | 714 | 744 | 770 | 786 | 808 | 831 |
| L. Top Tube Length (Effective) | 499 | 525 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 590 | 610 |
| M. Wheelbase | 996 | 1012 | 1023 | 1038 | 1054 | 1070 | 1085 |
| Component measurements (mm) | |||||||
| Crank Arm Length | 165 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Handlebar Width | 380 | 400 | 420 | 440 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Stem Length | 70 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Seatpost Offset | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
* All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change.