2013 Salsa Warbird Ti 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 Ti in 55, the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 in 52 places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −32 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −18 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Warbird Ti numbers we have for size 55 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird Ti 55 | Specialized Diverge Elite A1 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373.1 | 378mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 578.5 | 547mm | −32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 537mm | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 412mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 73mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 824.7 | 756mm | −69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 447mm | −113 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 | 114mm | −36 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 989mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 minus the Salsa Warbird Ti. Full charts: 2013 Salsa Warbird Ti, 2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird TiSpecialized 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 Ti | 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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