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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    21.6 lbs21.5 lbs
    4.1
    4.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b700c
    Clearance
    47c45c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    ApexGRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    1 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Warbird Carbon Apex 1 is a carbon 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
    2020 Warbird Carbon Apex 1
    2023 Checkpoint ALR 5
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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)

    31 mph

    2020 Warbird Carbon Apex 1

    36 mph

    2023 Checkpoint ALR 5

    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 V2

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorLight Blue

    300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorLight Blue

    Fork

    Waxwing

    Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    BB86 PressFit

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowbell

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    Salsa Guide

    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

    Grips

    MSW Anti-Slip Gel

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex 1

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Crank

    SRAM Apex 1 X-Sync, 42t

    Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex 1 Mechanical

    Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG 1130, 11–42t

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1110

    Shimano HG601, 11 speed

    Brakes

    TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount, 160 mm rotors

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB Serra 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 28h 700c rim, Rear: WTB Serra 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 28h 700c rim

    Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve; Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, Durable, Tubeless-Ready

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Disc Rotors

    TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount, 160 mm rotors

    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

    Accessories
    Racks

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

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