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	WARBIRD APEX 12018 Salsa	Recommended Warbird C GRX 600 1x2023 Salsa

MSRP	$1,999	$3,399
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$2,799 At Worldwide $2,799 At Worldwide See more
Category	Gravel	Gravel
Weight	21.0 lbs	21.5 lbs
	3.0	5.6
Frame	Aluminum	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	650b
Clearance		47c
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Apex	GRX 800, GRX 600
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 11
Brand Site	salsacycles.com	salsacycles.com
Summary	The Salsa WARBIRD APEX 1 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2018 WARBIRD APEX 1

2023 Warbird C GRX 600 1x

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

2018 WARBIRD APEX 1

30 mph

2023 Warbird C GRX 600 1x

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	WARBIRD APEX 12018 Salsa	Warbird C GRX 600 1x2023 Salsa

Frame	Warbird Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Gray	Warbird Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Gray
Fork	Warbird Carbon	Waxwing
Shock	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	PressFit 41 x 86mm	BB86 PressFit
Headset	Cane Creek 40	Cane Creek 40
Stem	Salsa Guide	Salsa Guide
Handlebar	Salsa Cowbell 3	Salsa Cowbell
Saddle	WTB Volt Sport	WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL
Seatpost	Promax 27.2 x 350mm	Salsa Guide
Grips	Salsa Gel Bar Tape

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex Long Cage	Shimano GRX RX812
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crank	SRAM Apex XSYNC 42t	Shimano GRX RX600, 40t -OR- FSA Omega MegaExo, 40t
Shifters	SRAM Apex	Shimano GRX RX600
Cassette	SunRace CSMS7 11-42	Shimano M5100, 11–42t, 11-speed
Chain	SRAM PC 1110	Shimano HG601
Brakes	Avid BB7, G2CS rotors, 160mm	Shimano GRX RX400 brakes, Shimano RT64 rotors (Center Lock, 160 mm)

Wheels

Rims	Front: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 142 x 12mm thru-axle	Front: Shimano RS470 12 x 100 mm hub -OR- Novatec D981SB-CL-12 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS rim, 28h, Rear: Shimano RS470 12 x 142 mm hub -OR- Novatec D982TSB-CL-X12 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS rim, 28h
Tires	Maxxis Rambler 700c x 40mm 60 tpi EXO	Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, tubeless compatible, Durable casing
Disc Rotors	74mm post mount, 140–160mm

Accessories

Racks		Compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust Rack when using the optional Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar

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