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Warbird Carbon AXS Wide
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,999| Weight | 18.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
4'7" – 5'2"
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Summary
The Salsa Warbird is a versatile gravel bike praised for its stability, comfort, and cargo capacity, with improvements in tire clearance and geometry over previous versions. It offers a smooth ride thanks to its Vibration Reduction System and is well-suited for long distances and rough terrain. However, some riders miss the quicker handling of earlier models and note issues with paint durability and speed wobble on descents.
Improved tire clearance and geometry for stability
Class-leading cargo capacity with multiple bottle mounts
Vibration Reduction System for a smoother ride
Versatile for both racing and bikepacking
Light and efficient with good power transfer
Paint/finish durability issues
Some riders prefer quicker handling of previous versions
Speed wobble on high-speed descents
Basic spec for the price on some models
Alloy steerer adds weight
These tires are magical. Even though they are comparatively slick to the knobby Pace tires, they have incredible grip. They are also plush, fast, and shockingly tough.BIKEPACKING.com
The Salsa Warbird remains one of the best gravel race bikes on sale.Bicycling
It’s a bike best suited to riding over many, many hours.
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Jun 2021 · John Whitney
A pedigree gravel bike with an efficient yet cushioned ride you’ll appreciate
Versatile and comfortable ride
Good tyres
Stingy brake and saddle for the price
Jul 2020 · Ben Delaney
One of the O.G. gravel bikes, the Warbird delivers on comfort, tire clearance, and mount options in a slack-geo configuration.
Apr 2020 · Dave Rome
There are few brands more influential in the gravel world than Salsa Cycles. And while it wasn’t Salsa’s first gravel bike, the Warbird was the model that helped kick off the market for performance-focused bikes designed to ride gravel, fast. We haven’t had many Salsa bikes through the doors of CyclingTips, however, our inaugural Gravel […]
Geometry that lets you switch off the mind, light and efficient, compliant, generous size range, considered cable routing, no proprietary components.
Basic spec for the money, not for lovers of quick-handling bikes.
Jan 2020
This steady, quick gravel racer is now available with Shimano GRX and new colors for 2020.
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
| Frame | Warbird Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 47c Color: Gold |
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| Fork | Waxwing Deluxe |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86 PressFit |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell Carbon |
| Saddle | WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly SL |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Anti-Slip Silicone handlebar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS, Medium Cage |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide |
| Crank | SRAM Force D1, DUB, Wide, 43/30t |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270-D1 10–33t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic, SRAM Paceline rotors (160 mm) Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss 350 12 x 100 mm hub, Whisky No.9 GVL Carbon 700c rim, 24h, Rear: DT Swiss 350 12 x 142 mm hub, Whisky No.9 GVL Carbon 700c rim, 24h |
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| Tires | Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, Durable casing |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Force Hydraulic, SRAM Paceline rotors (160 mm) |
| Racks | Compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust Rack when using the optional Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar |
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First added March 12
Last updated May 21
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