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)
SPECIFICATIONS
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Brake Type: Disc
- Platform: Warbird
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 142mm
- TT (Effective): 560
- Mfg Size: 56
- Front Axle: 12mm Thru x 100mm
- Fork Material: Carbon
- Color: Light Gray
- Fork Type: Rigid
- Frame Material: Carbon
- Defined Color: Gray
- Frame Type: Rigid
BUILD KIT
Crankset: Shimano GRX RX600, 40t -OR- FSA Omega MegaExo, 40t
Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX812
Cassette: Shimano M5100, 11–42t, 11-speed
Grips / Bar Tape: Anti-Slip Silicone handlebar tape
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
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
* Specifications are subject to change without notice