Overview
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.
Features
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
Frameset
Frame: Warbird Carbon
Fork: Waxwing
Drivetrain
Crankset: Shimano GRX RX600, 40t or FSA Omega MegaExo, 40t
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX812
Cassette: Shimano M5100, 11–42t, 11-speed
Chain: Shimano HG601
Components
Grips / Bar Tape: Anti-slip silicone handlebar tape
Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell
Stem: Salsa Guide
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Shifter: Shimano GRX RX600
Brakes and Rotors: Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano RT64 rotors (Center Lock, 160 mm)
Saddle: WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL
Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
Seatpost: Salsa Guide
Wheels
Front Wheel: Shimano RS470 12 x 100 mm hub or Novatec D981SB-CL-12 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS rim, 28h
Rear Wheel: Shimano RS470 12 x 142 mm hub or Novatec D982TSB-CL-X12 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS rim, 28h
Tires: Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, tubeless compatible, Durable casing
Tubes: Included and installed
Other
Pedals: Not included
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Warranty
Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.
