2017 Salsa Warbird vs 2019 Cannondale SuperX
The 54 is the Cannondale SuperX 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 Cannondale SuperX
Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 53, the Cannondale SuperX in 54 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird, 53Cannondale SuperX, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird 53 | Cannondale SuperX 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.5 | 378 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 548.4 | 555 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 537 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 422 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1020 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 69 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 749 | 802 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495 | 524 | +29 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | 132 | +12 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281 |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Warbird, 2019 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa WarbirdCannondale 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 | Cannondale SuperXDi2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SuperX |
| Fork | not listed | SuperX |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra hydro |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT Di2 GS |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Terreno Mix TNT |
| Hub | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Rim | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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