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2018 Warbird Apex 1

2018 Warbird Apex 1

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Warbird Aluminum
  • Fork: Warbird Carbon
  • Color: Matte Gray
  • Rear Shock: N/A
  • Front Der: N/A
  • Rear Der: SRAM Apex Long Cage
  • Cassette: SunRace CSMS7 11-42
  • Chain: SRAM PC 1110
  • Crankset: SRAM Apex XSYNC 42t
  • Shifter: SRAM Apex
  • Brakes & Rotors: Avid BB7, G2CS rotors, 160mm
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell 3
  • Grips: Salsa Gel Bar Tape
  • Seatpost: Promax 27.2 x 350mm
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Sport
  • Front Wheel: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 100 x 15mm thru-axle
  • Rear Wheel: Hayes Charger Comp 700c, 142 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Tires: Maxxis Rambler 700c x 40mm 60 tpi EXO
  • Complete Bike Weight: 21 lb, 11 oz for 56cm

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 700c x 42mm
  • Rigid Fork Length: 405mm
  • Fork Offset: 45mm
  • Headset-Upper: IS41
  • Headset-Lower: IS47
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: 32.0mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: Bottom pull
  • Front Derailleur Mount: Band clamp ( Ø34.9mm)
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 86mm
  • Crankset: 2x: 39/53t max, 1x: 46t max
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 74mm post mount, 140–160mm
  • Rear Spacing: 142mm
  • Rear Thru-Axle: M12x172L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20 mm
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2339
  • Bottle Mounts: 3 per frame
  • Fender Mounts: Yes (refer to Frame Fender Mount Instructions)
  • Stem Clamp: Ø28.6mm
  • Crown Race: Ø33mm
  • Front Brake (Rotor): 74mm post mount (140–160mm)
  • Front Spacing: 100 x 15mm thru-axle
  • Front Thru-Axle: Ti: 15 x 125L, TP = 1.5, TL = 12mm
  • Front Fender Mounts: Yes (refer to Fork Fender Mount Instructions)

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Metric 51cm 53cm 55cm 56cm 58cm 60cm
Top Tube Effective Metric 515 535 550 565 580 600
Seat Tube Length Metric 455 495 520 540 575 605
Head Tube Length Metric 100 120 140 160 185 210
Head Tube Angle 70 70.5 70.5 72 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 405 405 405 405 405 405
Fork Offset Metric 45 45 45 45 45 45
Wheelbase Metric 1007.4 1014 1024.7 1030.6 1034.9 1048.8
Stack Metric 527.7 548.4 567.3 590.1 615.8 639.6
Reach Metric 368.6 372.5 376.6 384.6 385.8 392.2
Standover Metric 716.2 749 771.6 792.4 823.6 850.2
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 38cm 40cm 42cm 42cm 44cm 46cm
Seatpost Offset Metric 18 18 18 18 18 18
  • A Warbird Carbon Fork which is 405 x 45mm offset
  • Measurements listed are based on a 700c x 32mm tire measuring 696mm in diameter
  • Standover (P) for all sizes is measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center

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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

6066 Aluminum Tubeset

Salsa-designed 6066 AL hydroformed tubeset for maximum ride quality, low weight, and performance oriented stiffness

Warbird Geometry

As the demands of gravel racing grew in scope, so too did the need for a re-examination of what was and wasn’t working with the bicycles riders were using at the time. The result was the first modern gravel-racing-specific bike. Warbird places the rider in a position that can be maintained for hours on end over bumpy B-roads and shifting surfaces, drastically reducing fatigue. A low bottom bracket and a stable wheelbase help keep tires planted without robbing speed

Warbird Carbon Fork

Full carbon fork with a tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer tube for superior tracking and ride quality. Massive 46mm tire clearance for muddy B-road conditions. 15 x 100mm thru-axle and Salsa-designed carbon layup for frame matching compliance. 74mm post-mount style brake mount. 140 to 160mm disc brake rotor compatible. Hidden fender mounts

Massive Tire & Mud Clearance

The Warbird can fit up to 42mm tires, 38mm with fenders, and still have plenty of room to keep you moving on a muddy B-Road

Internal Cable Routing

Internal cable routing through the downtube, then along the chainstays. Brake routing is external along the downtube and chainstay for easy maintenance. Can be run internally with 1x setups. Frames can be run with full housing internally, cables only, or Di2 routing. Front derailleur cover plate exists to keep frame looking stellar with 1x setups

Full-Length Cable Housing

Improved performance in poor conditions. Drivetrain cable housing is run through the downtube for clean routing and to keep shifting protected. Brake routing is external for easy maintenance; can be run internally with 1x setups

Triple Water Bottle Capacity

Each size can carry up to 3 water bottles on the frame

Hidden Fender Mounts

The option for protection from the elements is there when you need it, but the attachment points are tucked away to maintain the pure race bike look

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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