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    MSRP
    $4,599
    $5,499
    $7,699
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    21.2 lbs20.2 lbs19.8 lbs
    6.0
    7.0
    8.3
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    650b650b650b
    Clearance
    47c47c47c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXSForce eTap
    Drivetrain
    2 × 111 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Warbird C GRX 810 2x, Salsa Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS, and Salsa Warbird C Force eTap AXS Wide are all carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Warbird C Force eTap AXS Wide has carbon 650b carbon wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Warbird C GRX 810 2x
    Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS
    Warbird C Force eTap AXS Wide
    Other Gravel bikes
    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)

    36 mph

    Warbird C GRX 810 2x

    34 mph

    Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    35 mph

    Warbird C Force eTap AXS Wide

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Warbird Carbon

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorGreen

    Warbird Carbon

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorGreen

    Warbird Carbon

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorGreen

    Fork

    Waxwing

    Waxwing Deluxe

    Waxwing Deluxe

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BB86 PressFit

    BB86 PressFit

    BB86 PressFit

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Cane Creek 40

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Zoom TDS-D507G, ±7 degrees -OR- Salsa Guide

    Zoom TDS-D507G, ±7 degrees -OR- Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Zoom DR-AL-199BTFOV

    Zoom DR-AL-199BTFOV

    Zoom DR-AL-199BTFOV

    Saddle

    WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL

    WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly

    WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly SL

    Seatpost

    Salsa Guide

    Zoom SP-C255 Alloy -OR- Salsa Guide Carbon

    Zoom SP-C255 Alloy -OR- Salsa Guide Carbon

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    SRAM Force eTap AXS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810

    N/A

    SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide

    Crank

    Shimano GRX RX810-2, 48/31t (GRX RX600, 46/30t on 49 cm bikes)

    SRAM Rival 1 Wide, 42t

    SRAM Force D1, DUB, Wide, 43/30t

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX RX810

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SRAM Force eTap AXS D1

    Cassette

    Shimano HG700, 11–34t, 11-speed

    SRAM XG-1251 10–44t, 12-speed

    SRAM XG-1270-D1 10–36t, 12-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG601

    SRAM Rival D1

    SRAM Force D1

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX RX810, Shimano RT70 rotors (Center Lock, 160 mm)

    SRAM Rival Hydraulic, SRAM CenterLine rotors (160 mm)

    SRAM Force Hydraulic, SRAM Paceline rotors (160 mm)

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Shimano RS470 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB EZR i23 TCS rim, 28h, Rear: Shimano RS470 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB EZR i23 TCS rim, 28h

    Front: DT Swiss G 1800 12 x 100 mm, Rear: DT Swiss G 1800 12 x 142 mm

    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

    Tires

    Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, tubeless compatible, Durable casing

    Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, tubeless compatible, Durable casing

    Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, tubeless compatible, Durable casing

    Accessories
    Racks

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

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

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

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