2015 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Salsa Warbird Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon in 56, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 53 places the top of the head tube 41 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −41 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon, 56Salsa Warbird Carbon, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon 56 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 372.5 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 589mm | 548.4 | −41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 70.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.5 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 535 | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 430 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011mm | 1014 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 75.5mm | 70 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 785mm | 749 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 495 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 120 | −45 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon, 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Expert CarbonSalsa Warbird Carbon
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 | Specialized Diverge Expert CarbonExpert Carbon | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 685 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 4.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
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