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2013 Salsa Warbird vs 2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1

The Specialized Diverge Elite A1 size closest to your 55 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Diverge Elite A1

Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 55, the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 in 56 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+14 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+2.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Warbird numbers we have for size 55 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Warbird 55Specialized Diverge Elite A1 56Difference
Reach373.1387mm+14 mm
Stack578.5590mm+12 mm
Head tube angle70.572.5°+2.0°
Seat tube angle7373.25°+0.3°
Effective top tube550565mm+15 mm
Chainstay length430415mm−15 mm
BB drop7071.5mm+2 mm
Standover824.7798mm−27 mm
Seat tube length560485mm−75 mm
Fork length395not listed
Head tube length150159mm+9 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1010mm

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSalsa WarbirdSpecialized Diverge Elite A1Elite A1
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Tiagra
Cassettenot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainnot listedKMC X-10
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Classic
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Brakenot listedTektro Spyre
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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