2018 Salsa

WARBIRD CARBON APEX 1

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP$2,499
Weight20.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Terrain
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

WARBIRD CARBON APEX 1

36 mph

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Sizing
51cm

4'11" – 5'3"

53cm

5'1" – 5'6"

55cm

5'4" – 5'9"

56cm

5'8" – 6'1"

58cm

5'10" – 6'3"

60cm

6'2" +

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Reviews
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Salsa Warbird 650b Review

May 2019 · Logan Watts

Joe Cruz and Logan Watts tested the V4 Salsa Warbird 650b during their Appalachian Gravel Growler ride and beyond. Here’s the full review...

Highs
  • Salsa made numerous improvements to Warbird v4 with added tire clearance, triple fork mounts, and more bottle bosses

  • A longer stance and slacker headtube angle provides added stability and comfort compared to v3

  • Similar to the Cutthroat, the vibration reduction stays keep the Warbird is quite supple, yet still fairly responsive

  • Lots of nice bells and whistles, such as internal routing, rack and fender mounts, and added sizes

Lows
  • Paint/finish seems a little fragile (finish rubbed off from bag straps pretty easily, over five days–this could be avoided using Shelter tape)

  • Some people might be bummed that the Warbird lost its ‘roadish’ quickness from v3 to v4. However, now there’s now a Warroad!

  • A little speed wobble on high speed paved descents (it could use a ViscoSet)

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Shootout: Salsa Warbird Carbon vs. Donnelly G//C

Feb 2019 · Vicky

Mid-priced gravel bike shootout

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Bicycling
Adventure in Timeless Style on the Brooks Salsa Warbird

Nov 2016 · Ron Koch

Brooks celebrates a big anniversary with a limited-edition Salsa gravel bike collaboration

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Velo
Reviewed: Salsa Warbird Carbon Rival

Apr 2016 · Kristen Legan

Salsa was one of the first companies to embrace gravel riding, and the Warbird only bolsters its dedication to this relatively new category.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Warbird Carbon

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatte Sand

Fork

Warbird Carbon

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

PressFit 41 x 86mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide

Handlebar

Salsa Cowbell 3

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

Promax 27.2 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Salsa Gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex Long Cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Apex XSYNC 42t

Shifters

SRAM Apex

Cassette

SunRace CSMS7 11-42t

Chain

SRAM PC 1110

Brakes

Avid BB7, G2CS rotors, 160mm

TypeMechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 142 x 12mm thru-axle

Tires

Maxxis Rambler 700c x 40mm 60 tpi EXO

Disc Rotors

74mm post mount, 140–160mm

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