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    Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS2022 Salsa
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    MSRP
    $5,499
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		20.2 lbs
    7.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b
    Clearance
    		47c
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS
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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)

    34 mph

    Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    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 C Rival XPLR eTap AXS2022 Salsa
    Frame

    Warbird Carbon

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance: 47c

    Color: Red

    Fork

    Waxwing Deluxe

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BB86 PressFit

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Zoom DR-AL-199BTFOV

    Saddle

    WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly

    Seatpost

    Zoom SP-C255 Alloy -OR- Salsa Guide Carbon

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM Rival 1 Wide, 42t

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1251 10–44t, 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM Rival D1

    Brakes

    SRAM Rival Hydraulic, SRAM CenterLine rotors (160 mm)

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Tires

    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

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