2018 Salsa
WARBIRD CARBON RIVAL
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,299| Weight | 19.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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4'11" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'2" +
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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...
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
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)
Feb 2019 · Vicky
Mid-priced gravel bike shootout
Nov 2016 · Ron Koch
Brooks celebrates a big anniversary with a limited-edition Salsa gravel bike collaboration
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.
| Frame | Warbird Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Raw Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Warbird Carbon |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | PressFit 41 x 86mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 2 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Salsa Gel Bar Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 22 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival 22 Braze-On Yaw w/ chain spotter |
| Crank | SRAM Rival 22, 50/34t |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 11-32t |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival hydraulic disc, Centerline rotors 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss C 1800 Spline DB23 700c, 100 x 15mm, valves/tape included, Rear: DT Swiss C 1800 Spline DB23 700c, 12 x 142mm, valves/tape included |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 700c x 40mm 60 tpi EXO |
| Disc Rotors | 74mm post mount, 140–160mm |
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