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    WARBIRD APEX 12018 Salsa
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,999
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		21.0 lbs
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Apex
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    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
    WARBIRD APEX 1
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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

    WARBIRD APEX 1

    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
    Frame

    Warbird Aluminum

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Matte Gray

    Fork

    Warbird Carbon

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    PressFit 41 x 86mm

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowbell 3

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Seatpost

    Promax 27.2 x 350mm

    Grips

    Salsa Gel Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex Long Cage

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM Apex XSYNC 42t

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex

    Cassette

    SunRace CSMS7 11-42

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1110

    Brakes

    Avid BB7, G2CS rotors, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 142 x 12mm thru-axle

    Tires

    Maxxis Rambler 700c x 40mm 60 tpi EXO

    Disc Rotors

    74mm post mount, 140–160mm

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