2025 Salsa Warroad C Rival eTap AXS - Orange/Purple Fade

Warroad C Rival eTap AXS is the cure for the common road bike. The stiff, lightweight carbon frameset with Class 5™ VRS and our endurance road geometry blends performance for spirited riding with comfort for long days in the saddle on any road surface — it’s our best bike for gravel and road riding. Extra mounts on the frame and fork hold everything you need for long days out. Dual wheel size compatibility lets you run up to 700c x 35 mm or 650b x 47 mm wheels and tires, and SRAM’s Rival eTap AXS drivetrain feels superb and performs flawlessly, no matter where your wanderings take you.

WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Headset:

Cane Creek 40

Seatpost:

Salsa Guide Carbon -OR- Zoom SP-C255 Alloy

Stem:

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

Grips/Bar Tape:

Anti-Slip Silicone Tape

Saddle:

WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly

Handlebar:

Zoom DR-AL-199BTFOV

Front Derailleur:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS D1 braze-on

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS D1

Cassette:

SRAM XG-1250 D1, 10–36t, 12-speed

Chain:

SRAM Rival D1

Crankset:

SRAM Rival D1, 48/35t

Shifter:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS

Brake Calipers:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS

Rotors:

SRAM Centerline (Center Lock, 160 mm)

Front Wheel:

DT Swiss C 1800 12 x 100 mm

Rear Wheel:

DT Swiss C 1800 12 x 142 mm

Front Tire:

Teravail Rampart 700c x 32 mm, Light & Supple casing, tubeless-ready

Rear Tire:

Teravail Rampart 700c x 32 mm, Light & Supple casing, tubeless-ready

Complete Bike:

19 lb 11 oz (56 cm frame)

Frame:

Warroad

Color:

Orange/Purple Fade

Fork:

Warroad Carbon Deluxe

Frame Accessory Mounts

Frame Rack Mounts: Yes, universal rack rear compatible, Salsa Post-Lock seat collar required, Salsa Wanderlust Rack recommended, Toptube Mounts: Yes, compatible with Salsa Toptube bag, Downtube Accessory Mounts: Yes, one pair, Three Pack Mounts: One mount per fork leg

KEY FEATURES:

On-Bike Storage

• Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body

Class 5 VRS

• Comfort equates to speed and distance over rough terrain
• Rider benefit is inherent to the design

Frame Protection

• Our products are built from experience — we’ve been there enough to know that a carbon fork can benefit from added protection just as much as the downtube on a suspension bike.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

Class 5™ VRS

The Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System has specially shaped seatstays with a tall, thin, vertically-oriented profile that promotes vertical compliance by allowing the seatstays to “flex” outwards on impacts. The horizontally oriented chainstays work to resist torque and maintain a laterally stiff rear end. The seatstays and chainstays lack bridges, furthering the full length of the stays to contribute to flexibility. And a rear thru-axle delivers precise tracking while allowing the seatstays to provide that incredible compliance

Interior Junction Control Molding Technology

We use internal molds at all the main front triangle junctions during layup and curing. This allows for precise control of wall thickness and inner wall smoothness in these areas. This process increases compaction and reduces voids and wrinkles in critical high-stress zones. The end result is a top-quality carbon frame that delivers consistent high performance

Warroad Geometry

Our endurance all-road geometry pairs a slack head tube angle with a long offset fork to create high mechanical trail, which increases stability on rough surfaces. 415 mm chainstays make for a bike that’s nimble and responsive but smooth on unpredictable surfaces

Warroad Deluxe Fork

This full-carbon fork utilizes a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle for true tracking and flat mount brake for quick setup. Most importantly, the fork includes an incredible array of accessory features: Three-Pack mounts accept either water bottle cages or Anything Cages for increased hydration or gear-carrying capacity / Mid-blade mounts allow for the attachment of our Down Under low-rider rack for front pannier use / Internal dynamo hub cable routing means clean cable routing for those upgrading to dynamo front hubs / Fender mounts mean more pleasant riding in wet weather, allowing you to tack on more training miles

Dual Wheel Size Compatible

Warroad fits up to 700c x 35 mm OR 650b x 47 mm wheels/tires. We offer models with each spec so you can choose the wheel size that best meets your needs, or set up a second wheel set so your Warroad is optimized for the ride at hand

Integrated Top Tube Bag Mount

Bolt on your Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag for secure connection and elimination of strap wear on your frame

Generous Water Bottle Capacity

Stay hydrated during all-day rides and races. 2–3 bottle mounts inside the main triangle (56cm and larger receive 3), 1 accessory mount on underside of downtube, 2 bottle mounts possible on fork via Three-Pack mounts

Internal Sleeved Cable Routing

Internal tubes guide housing through the frame, simplifying setup and maintenance

Refined Drivetrain Compatibility

Warroad is designed to accept 1x, 2x and electronic shifting options

Stealth Dropper Post Compatible

Accepts a 27.2mm dropper post when running 1x or Di2 drivetrain for more confident descending at high speeds on rough roads and unpredictable terrain

Fender Mounts

Stay clean and comfortable on wet-weather rides

Rear Rack Friendly

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

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SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS:

Click for Bicycle Owner's Manual

Click for ASTM 2 Framesheet

Click for ASTM Riding Conditions Classifications