Salsa Warbird C Force AXS Wide
Details
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 the Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately)
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts
- Waxwing Deluxe V2 carbon fork features a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, and flat-mount brake standard
- Compatible with 700c (45mm maximum) and 650b (51mm maximum) wheels and tires
- Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains
- Internal sleeved cable and brake routing; internal dropper post routing with 1x drivetrains
- Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61cm frames; two on 49–54.5cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
- Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork
| Frame size | 49cm | 52.5cm | 54.5cm | 56cm | 57.5cm | 59cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 499 | 525 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 590 | 610 |
| Stand Over (mm) | 670.2 | 714.5 | 744.3 | 770.1 | 786 | 808.4 | 830.6 |
| Reach (mm) | 360.2 | 368.1 | 372 | 381.2 | 390.4 | 399.7 | 407.7 |
| Stack (mm) | 517.9 | 547.1 | 566 | 584.9 | 603.7 | 622.6 | 641.5 |
| Total Seat Tube Length (mm) | 390 | 440 | 475 | 510 | 520 | 545 | 570 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 | 220 |
| Head Tube Angle (degree) | 71° | 70.75° | 70.75° | 70.75° | 70.75° | 70.75° | 70.75° |
| Seat Tube Angle (degree) | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 72.5° |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Fork Length Axle to Crown (mm) | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| Fork Offset (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 996.1 | 1012 | 1022.4 | 1038.2 | 1054 | 1069.9 | 1084.5 |
| Crank Arm Length (mm) | 165 | 170 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width (mm) | 380 | 400 | 420 | 440 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Recommended Rider Height (cm) | 142–157 | 155–165 | 162–173 | 170–180 | 178–188 | 185–193 | 190+ |
| Stem Length (mm) | 70 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
Specs
| Frame | Warbird |
|---|---|
| Fork | Waxwing Deluxe V2 |
| Rims | WTB CZR i25, TCS 2.0, 700c, 24h (taped w/ WTB tubeless valve and sealant included) |
| Hubs | WTB CZR i25 12 x 100mm / WTB CZR i25 12 x 142mm |
| Spokes | Butted, black |
| Tires | Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, tubeless-ready |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE |
| Crankset | SRAM Force Dub Wide, D2, 43–30t |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS D2 |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS Wide |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS D2 |
| Cassette/Freewheel | SRAM XG-1270, 10–36t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force D2 |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline (Center Lock, 160mm front and rear) |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force AXS D2 |
| Handlebars | Salsa Cowbell Carbon |
| Tape/Grips | Anti-slip, shock-proof silicone tape |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide Carbon, zero offset |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier Medium, Cromoly SL, 142 x 250mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Gloss Black / 52.5cm / 700c | 657993464663 | 06-003650 |
| Gloss Black / 54.5cm / 700c | 657993464687 | 06-003650 |
| Gloss Black / 56cm / 700c | 657993464700 | 06-003650 |
| Gloss Black / 57.5cm / 700c | 657993464724 | 06-003650 |
| Gloss Black / 59cm / 700c | 657993464748 | 06-003650 |
| Gloss Black / 61cm / 700c | 657993464762 | 06-003650 |