2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 56 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C Wide in 56, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XS places the top of the head tube 55 mm lower and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −55 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −27 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C Wide, 56Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C Wide 56 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381.19 | 354 | −27 mm |
| Stack | 584.85 | 530 | −55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75 | 68 | −2.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 75 | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560.0 | 496 | −64 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1038.21 | 1012 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | not listed | |
| Standover | 770.11 | 737 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510.0 | 410 | −100 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160.0 | 112 | −48 mm |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Salsa Warbird C Wide. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird C WideBasso Palta III SRAM XPLR
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 C WideC Force AXS Wide | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | Basso Palta III |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS D2 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270 GX | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 AXS | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB CZR | Microtech MX25 |
| Tire | Teravail Cannonball | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | SRAM Force D2 | SRAM Force |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | SRAM Red |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell | Basso Carbon Gravel |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | Basso Strato |
| Grips | Salsa Anti-slip silicone tape | not listed |
| Headset | FSA 42/ACB | Microtech Integrated Cables |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | Heart Carbon |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier | fizik Vento Argo |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Hub | not listed | Microtech U-RD.20 |
| Rim | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Basso Piuma |
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