2016 Salsa Warbird Tiagra vs 2018 Cannondale SuperX
The Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 55 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cannondale SuperX
Compared with the Salsa Warbird Tiagra in 55, the Cannondale SuperX in 58 places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +28 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird Tiagra, 55Cannondale SuperX, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird Tiagra 55 | Cannondale SuperX 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376.6 | 392 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 567.3 | 595 | +28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 568 | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 422 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024.7 | 1048 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 771.6 | 843 | +71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 566 | +46 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 175 | +35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 282 |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Salsa Warbird Tiagra. Full charts: 2016 Salsa Warbird Tiagra, 2018 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird TiagraCannondale SuperX
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 Tiagra | Cannondale SuperXApex 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SuperX |
| Fork | not listed | SuperX |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Apex 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1110 |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale Si |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Microskin |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC-512 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Apex hydro, SRAM Apex HRD |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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