2013 Salsa Warbird vs 2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1
The 49 is the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 size closest to your 51 Salsa Warbird. 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 Specialized Diverge Elite A1
Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 51, the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 in 49 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +3.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −18 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Warbird numbers we have for size 51 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird 51 | Specialized Diverge Elite A1 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366.9 | 378mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 534.1 | 528mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.75 | 72° | +3.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 518mm | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 412mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 73mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 779.3 | 730mm | −49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495 | 418mm | −77 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 94mm | −16 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 983mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2013 Salsa Warbird, 2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa WarbirdSpecialized Diverge Elite A1
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 | Salsa Warbird | Specialized Diverge Elite A1Elite A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Spyre |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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