Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $5,499
    $7,699
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    20.2 lbs19.8 lbs
    7.0
    8.3
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    650b650b
    Clearance
    47c47c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXSForce eTap
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS and Salsa Warbird C Force eTap AXS Wide are both carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS has aluminum 650b aluminum wheels, while the Warbird C Force eTap AXS Wide has carbon 650b carbon wheels, better components, and a 2 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    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)

    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

    ColorRed

    Warbird Carbon

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorRed

    Fork

    Waxwing Deluxe

    Waxwing Deluxe

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BB86 PressFit

    BB86 PressFit

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    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

    Saddle

    WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly

    WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly SL

    Seatpost

    Zoom SP-C255 Alloy -OR- Salsa Guide Carbon

    Zoom SP-C255 Alloy -OR- Salsa Guide Carbon

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    SRAM Force eTap AXS

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide

    Crank

    SRAM Rival 1 Wide, 42t

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

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SRAM Force eTap AXS D1

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1251 10–44t, 12-speed

    SRAM XG-1270-D1 10–36t, 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM Rival D1

    SRAM Force D1

    Brakes

    SRAM Rival Hydraulic, SRAM CenterLine rotors (160 mm)

    SRAM Force Hydraulic, SRAM Paceline rotors (160 mm)

    Wheels
    Rims

    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

    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

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