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2015 Warbird 3

2015 Warbird 3

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Warbird Aluminum
  • Color: Lemon Lime w/Black
  • Fork: Whisky No.7 Cross
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10 ZS44/EC44
  • Stem: Salsa Guide Stem
  • Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell 3
  • Grips: Salsa Gel Tape
  • Shifter: Shimano Sora
  • Front Brake: Avid BB7S
  • Rear Brake: Avid BB7S
  • Brake Lever: Shimano
  • Rotors: 160mm Front/140mm Rear
  • Seatpost: Truvativ T20
  • Saddle: WTB
  • Front Der: Shimano CX50
  • Rear Der: Shimano Sora
  • Front Hub: Salsa 3 by Formula, 32h
  • Rear Hub: Salsa 3 by Formula, 32h
  • Spokes: DT Swiss
  • Rims: Alex ATD490
  • Tires: Clement USH 700c x 35mm
  • Cassette: Shimano Sora 11-30t
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • Crankset: Shimano CX50 BB86, 36/46t
  • Complete Bike: 1699

Frame Specs

  • Frame: 2014 Warbird 3
  • Wheelsize: 700c
  • Tire clearance: Designed for 700c x 38mm tire
  • Fork: Whisky No. 7, Tapered, Disc
  • Headset-Upper: 1-1/8" Zero Stack (ZS44/28.6)
  • Headset-Lower: 44mm External Cup (EC44/40)
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: 32.0mm. Salsa Lip-Lock included
  • Front Derailleur: 34.9mm Clamp, Top Pull only
  • Bottom Bracket: BB86, 68mm
  • Crankset: Fits a double crankset, up to 38T inner, 52T outer
  • Front Brake: 74mm Post Mount Standard for 160mm rotor
  • Rear Brake: 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 140 mm, maximum rotor size 160mm
  • Front Spacing: 100 x 9mm QR
  • Rear Spacing: 135 x 10mm QR
  • Bottle Mounts: 3 per frame
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2310
  • Cable Routing: Full housing, under toptube
  • Frame Weight: 51cm 1495g, 53cm 1545g, 55cm 1615g, 56cm 1675g, 58cm 1720g, 60cm 1780g
  • Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer: 476g
  • Color: Lemon Lime

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Metric 51cm 53cm 55cm 56cm 58cm 60cm
Top Tube Effective Metric 515 535 550 565 580 600
Seat Tube Length Metric 495 535 560 580 605 635
Head Tube Length Metric 110 130 150 170 195 220
Head Tube Angle 68.75 70 70.5 71.5 72 72
Seat Tube Angle 74.5 73.5 73 73 72.5 72
BB Drop Metric 70 70 70 70 70 70
Chainstay Length Metric 430 430 430 430 430 430
Fork Length Metric 395 395 395 395 395 395
Fork Offset Metric 45 45 45 45 45 45
Wheelbase Metric 1020 1019.5 1025.2 1030.8 1035 1048.9
Stack Metric 534.1 557.7 578.5 601.4 627.1 650
Reach Metric 366.9 369.8 373.1 381.1 382.3 388.5
Standover Metric 779.3 807.9 824.7 837.7 844.5 871.1
Rider Height Metric 152cm - 160cm 157cm - 165cm 165cm - 175cm 173cm - 183cm 180cm - 190cm 188cm - UP
Stem Length 70 80 90 90 100 110
Crank Length 170 170 172.5 172.5 175 175
Handlebar Width 40 40 42 44 44 46
Seatpost Offset Metric 25 degrees 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm
  • ENVE CX Carbon fork
  • a 700 x 32 tire measuring 696mm in diameter.
  • standover (P) measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center.

Additional Features

Warbird - Endure Geometry

Designed for lightweight, pedaling efficiency while gravel racing. Geometry for stability while descending on loose surfaces. Solid handling on the flats and climbs. Designed from years of experience and countless rides, races, wins and losses in events such as the Almanzo 100, Trans Iowa, and Dirty Kanza 200

AL-7005 Aluminum Tubeset

Custom-designed, hydroformed, AL-7005 aluminum frame for low weight, stiffness, and durability

Biaxially Ovalized Downtube

Stiffens bottom bracket for improved power transfer while improving ride quality and steering control 

Custom-Butted & Tapered Seat Tube Diameter

Custom-butted, tapered seat tube maximizes stiffness at bottom bracket, while allowing use of a 27.2mm diameter seatpost without shim for improved rider comfort. 27.2mm seatpost size commonly available should the unexpected happen 

Disc Brake-Only Design

Confident braking inspires faster speeds in wet or dry conditions

Shaped Chainstay & Seatstays

Designed to maintain lateral stiffness while providing vertical compliance

Full Length Cable Housing

Improved performance in poor conditions

Generous Tire Clearance 

Frame designed for maximum mud clearance. Clearance for 700c x 38mm tires. Chainring clearance for 38/52T 

B-Road Certified Mud Clearance

Frame designed without chainstay bridge for superior performance on muddy B-roads. Generous tire clearance with 38mm tires

Custom-Designed Rear Dropout

Proven, custom dropout design. Seatstay-mounted disc brake

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

FS2310

Waterbottle Bosses

Frame accepts 3 waterbottle cages. TIG-welded in for durability 

Whisky No. 7 Disc Fork Included 

Carbon fork, carbon steerer with aluminum crown race, 160mm disc brake rotor compatible, integrated front brake cable routing

Warranty Information

All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below.

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