2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide vs 2025 Kona Rove LTD
The 52 is the Kona Rove LTD size closest to your 54.5 Salsa Warbird C Wide. 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 Kona Rove LTD
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C Wide in 54.5, the Kona Rove LTD in 52 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C Wide, 54.5Kona Rove LTD, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C Wide 54.5 | Kona Rove LTD 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371.97 | 383 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 565.97 | 570 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75 | 71.0 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 74.0 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545.0 | 546 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022.39 | 1036 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 72 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | 284 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 744.3 | 789 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475.0 | 520 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | 410 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140.0 | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Kona Rove LTD minus the Salsa Warbird C Wide. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide, 2025 Kona Rove LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird C WideKona Rove LTD
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 | Kona Rove LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | Kona Libre Full Carbon |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS D2 | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS | Shimano GRX 12spd |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270 GX | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 AXS | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE | Shimano Deore 68 |
| Wheelset | WTB CZR | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS |
| Tire | Teravail Cannonball | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR |
| Brake | SRAM Force D2 | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | Shimano CL |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell | Kona Gravel Dropbar |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | Kona Gravel Deluxe |
| Grips | Salsa Anti-slip silicone tape | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Headset | FSA 42/ACB | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | Kona Deluxe Thumb |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier | WTB Volt |
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