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Warbird C Force AXS Wide
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,999| Weight | 19.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The Salsa Warbird is a versatile and genre-defining gravel bike, praised for its balanced handling, comfort, and stability over rough surfaces. 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 designed for big mileage and long days, with a comfortable ride position and multiple mounts for accessories.
Versatile and go-anywhere design
Comfortable ride with Class 5 VRS comfort flex
Multiple mounts for accessories
Stable and sure-footed feel
Dual wheel-size capability
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
| Frame | Warbird, Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 47c Color: Gloss Black |
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| Fork | Waxwing Deluxe V2, Carbon |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE, BB86 press fit |
| Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell Carbon |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier Medium, Cromoly SL, 142 x 250mm |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide Carbon, zero offset, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS D2 |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS Wide |
| Crank | SRAM Force Dub Wide, D2, 43–30t |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS D2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270, 10–36t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force D2 Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force AXS D2 |
| Rims | WTB CZR i25, TCS 2.0, 700c, 24h (taped w/ WTB tubeless valve and sealant included) |
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| Front Hub | WTB CZR i25 12 x 100mm |
| Rear Hub | WTB CZR i25 12 x 142mm |
| Tires | Front: Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, tubeless-ready, Rear: Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, tubeless-ready |
| 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 15
Last updated June 13