2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide vs 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata
The 52 is the Santa Cruz Stigmata size closest to your 49 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata
Compared with the Salsa Warbird C Wide in 49, the Santa Cruz Stigmata in 52 places the top of the head tube 37 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +37 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Warbird C Wide, 49Santa Cruz Stigmata, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird C Wide 49 | Santa Cruz Stigmata 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360.24 | 372 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 517.85 | 555 | +37 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0 | 74.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 499.0 | 526 | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430.0 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996.14 | 1009 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 74 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 279.0 | not listed | |
| Standover | 670.2 | 754 | +84 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390.0 | 495 | +105 mm |
| Fork length | 405.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90.0 | 130 | +40 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata minus the Salsa Warbird C Wide. Full charts: 2025 Salsa Warbird C Wide, 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Warbird C WideSanta Cruz Stigmata
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 | Santa Cruz StigmataGRX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Warbird | Santa Cruz Stigmata |
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing | Santa Cruz Carbon Fork |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS D2 | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270 GX | Shimano Ultegra HG800 |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 | Shimano SLX M7000 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 AXS | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE | Shimano Ultegra BB |
| Wheelset | WTB CZR | I9 1/1 |
| Tire | Teravail Cannonball | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM Force D2 | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell | Easton EA70 AX Road |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | Easton EA90 |
| Grips | Salsa Anti-slip silicone tape | Velo Bar Tape |
| Headset | FSA 42/ACB | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | Easton EC70 |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier | WTB Silverado |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
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