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Warbird C Frameset
A carbon frame gravel frameset with hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,199| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
4'7" – 5'2"
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" +
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Summary
The Salsa Warbird is a versatile and genre-defining gravel bike, praised for its balanced handling, comfort, and go-anywhere design. It features a full carbon frame with Class 5 VRS comfort flex, a newly full carbon tapered steerer Waxwing Deluxe 2.0 fork for improved comfort, and max 700x45mm or 650×2″ tire clearance. The bike is also noted for its multiple mounts for accessories, making it highly versatile for various riding conditions.
Versatile and go-anywhere design
Full carbon frame with Class 5 VRS comfort flex
Multiple mounts for accessories
Max 700x45mm or 650×2″ tire clearance
Comfortable ride
Sluggish front shifting
Awkward saddle
Not the lightest wheels and tyres package
Salsa really made some solid design decisions way back then – this bike already had 700x45mm tire clearance, solid geometry with a gravel suspension-corrected fork, built-in comfort, and mounts for everything… back before it was cool.
BikerumorIt’s the epitome of the modern lightweight off-road capable ride.
BikeRadarThe Warbird occupies a niche filled by few others: a gravel-specific bike.
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Feb 2025 · Cory Benson
The carbon Salsa Warbird gravel race bike has been around for a long time. And it looks like Salsa are mostly sticking with the ‘don’t…
Mar 2023 · Warren Rossiter
The Warbird's handling is impressive off-road, and confidence-inspiring on the road. It’s a great, flexible mile muncher
Balanced handling
Great tyres
Comfortable ride
Sluggish front shifting
Awkward saddle
Mar 2023 · Mat Brett
Take a look at the first production gravel bike and see how it has evolved over the years to stay relevant today
Mar 2021 · Greg Kaplan
Salsa's gravel racers get new colorways for 2021.
| Frame | Warbird Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 47c Color: Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Waxwing |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86 PressFit |
| Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB |
| Seatpost | 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Crank | 1x: 44t max; 2x: 52/36t max, 46/30t minimum |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Flat mount 140, 140–160mm, flat mount frame standard 20mm thickness, 27mm bolt length Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 622 - 32 (700 x 32mm) |
|---|---|
| Disc Rotors | Flat mount 140, 140–160mm, flat mount frame standard 20mm thickness, 27mm bolt length |
| Racks | Compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust Rack when using the optional Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar |
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First added February 17
Last updated May 30