2027 Salsa Warbird C Rival XPLR AXS - Red

Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation's premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.

• High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately)
• Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts
• Waxwing carbon fork featuring a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, dynamo cable routing, and flat-mount brake standard
• Compatible with 700c (45 mm maximum) and 650b (51 mm maximum) wheels and tires
• Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains
• Internal sleeved cable routing, dropper post-compatible
• Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56-61 cm frames; two on 49-54.5 cm frames
• Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
• Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork and dropper post with internal routing (on 1x drivetrains only)

Specifications

• • Wheel Size: 700c
  • Brake Type: Disc
  • Platform: Warbird
  • Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 142mm
  • TT (Effective): 590
  • Mfg Size: 59
  • Front Axle: 12mm Thru x 100mm
  • Fork Material: Carbon
  • Color: Red
  • Fork Type: Rigid
  • Frame Material: Carbon
  • Defined Color: Red
  • Frame Type: Rigid

Build Kit

Frameset

• Frame: Warbird Carbon
• Fork: Waxwing Deluxe

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM Rival 1 Wide, 42t
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS
• Cassette: SRAM XG-1251 10-44t, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM Rival D1

Components

• Grips / Bar Tape: Anti-Slip Silicone handlebar tape
• Handlebar: Zoom DR-AL-199BTFOV
• Stem: Zoom TDS-D507G, ±7 degrees -OR- Salsa Guide
• Headset: Cane Creek 40
• Shifter: SRAM Rival eTap AXS
• Brakes and Rotors: SRAM Rival Hydraulic, SRAM CenterLine rotors (160 mm)
• Saddle: WTB SL8 Medium Cromoly
• Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
• Seatpost: Zoom SP-C255 Alloy -OR- Salsa Guide Carbon

Wheels

• Front Wheel: DT Swiss G 1800 12 x 100 mm
• Rear Wheel: DT Swiss G 1800 12 x 142
• Tires: Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm, tubeless compatible, Durable casing
• Tubes: included and installed

Other

• Pedals: N/A

WARNING

Handling this product will expose you to chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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