2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld vs 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 53 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld. 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 Warbird Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld in 52, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 53 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +18 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld, 52Salsa Warbird Carbon, 53Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld 52 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 372.5 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 548.4 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 70.5 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 536mm | 535 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 430 | +18 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995mm | 1014 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 77mm | 70 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 740mm | 749 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 447mm | 495 | +48 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld, 2017 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Comp SmartweldSalsa 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 Comp SmartweldComp Smartweld | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 685 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 3.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 785 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
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