2015 Salsa Warbird vs 2017 Specialized Diverge A1
The 54 is the Specialized Diverge A1 size closest to your 53 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 A1
Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 53, the Specialized Diverge A1 in 54 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird, 53Specialized Diverge A1, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird 53 | Specialized Diverge A1 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369.8 | 380mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 557.7 | 565mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 72° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 547mm | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 415mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1019.5 | 1001mm | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 807.9 | 776mm | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 466mm | −69 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 400mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 134mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 274mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge A1 minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2015 Salsa Warbird, 2017 Specialized Diverge A1.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa WarbirdSpecialized Diverge 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 Warbird2 | Specialized Diverge A1A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | not listed |
| Fork | ENVE CX Disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11L | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Shimano CX50 | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Wheelset | Salsa Formula hubs / WTB rims | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Schwalbe Sammy Slick | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | SRAM BB7R | Tektro Mira |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 2 | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Grips | Salsa Gel | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | not listed |
| Seatpost | TruVativ Stylo T20 | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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