2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide vs 2024 Salsa Stormchaser
The 56 is the Salsa Stormchaser size closest to your 56 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 Salsa Stormchaser
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C Wide in 56, the Salsa Stormchaser in 56 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C Wide, 56Salsa Stormchaser, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C Wide 56 | Salsa Stormchaser 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381.19 | 382.0 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 584.85 | 581.0 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75 | 70.0 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 73.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560.0 | 560.0 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1038.21 | 1053.0 - 1067.0 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | 290.0 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 770.11 | 786.0 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510.0 | 510.0 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | 420.0 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 160.0 | 145.0 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser minus the Salsa Warbird C Wide. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide, 2024 Salsa Stormchaser.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird C WideSalsa Stormchaser
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 | Salsa Stormchaser |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS D2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270 GX | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB CZR | not listed |
| Tire | Teravail Cannonball | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force D2 | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Grips | Salsa Anti-slip silicone tape | not listed |
| Headset | FSA 42/ACB | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier | not listed |
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