2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon Brooks LE vs 2019 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 Carbon Brooks LE in 55, the Cannondale SuperX in 46 places the top of the head tube 52 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −52 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird Carbon Brooks LE, 55Cannondale SuperX, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird Carbon Brooks LE 55 | Cannondale SuperX 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376.6 | 365 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 567.3 | 515 | −52 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.6 | +1.6° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 507 | −43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 422 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024.7 | 1002 | −23 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 771.6 | 743 | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 449 | −71 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 93 | −47 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Salsa Warbird Carbon Brooks LE. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon Brooks LE, 2019 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird Carbon Brooks LECannondale 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 Carbon Brooks LE | 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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