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The Salsa WARBIRD APEX 1 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

    2018 Salsa WARBIRD APEX 1
    MSRP$1,999
    Spec Level
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    CategoryGravel
    Weight21.0 lbs
    FrameAluminum
    ForkCarbon
    WheelsAluminum
    Wheel Size700c
    BrakesMechanical Disc
    GroupsetApex
    Drivetrain1 × 11
    SeatpostRigid
    Brand Sitesalsacycles.com

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    WARBIRD APEX 1

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    Salsa WARBIRD APEX 1

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    Geometry

    Specs
    Frame

    Warbird Aluminum

    Fork

    Warbird Carbon

    Rear 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

    Grips

    Salsa Gel Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex Long Cage

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM Apex XSYNC 42t

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex

    Cassette

    SunRace CSMS7 11-42

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1110

    Brakes

    Avid BB7, G2CS rotors, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 100 x 15mm thru-axle

    Tires

    Maxxis Rambler 700c x 40mm 60 tpi EXO

    Disk Rotors

    74mm post mount, 140–160mm