gravel bike carbon test DEMO Salsa Warbird C GRX 820 2x12 Gravel Bike

gravel bike carbon test DEMO Salsa Warbird C GRX 820 2x12 Gravel BikeWarbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nations 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

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 Deluxe carbon fork features a 12 x 100 mm 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

BUILD KIT:

• Frame: Warbird Carbon
• Fork: Waxwing Deluxe V2
• Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX820
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX820
• Cassette: Shimano HG710, 11–36t, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano M6100
• Crankset: Shimano GRX RX820, 48/31t (GRX RX610, 46/30t on size 49)
• Shifter: Shimano GRX RX820
• Brakes & Rotors: Shimano GRX RX820 brakes, Shimano RT54 rotors (Center Lock, 160mm)
• Headset: FSA NO.42/ACB
• Stem: Salsa Guide
• Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell
• Grips / Bar Tape: Velo anti-slip, shock-proof silicone tape
• Seatpost: Salsa Guide
• Saddle: WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL
• Front Wheel: Shimano RS470 12 x 100mm hub, WTB EZR i23 TCS 2.0 700c rim, 28h (taped for tubeless, WTB tubeless valve included)
• Rear Wheel: Shimano RS470 12 x 142mm hub, WTB EZR i23 TCS 2.0 700c rim, 28h (taped for tubeless, WTB tubeless valve included)
• Tires: Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, tubeless-ready
• Tubes: included/installed

SIZING: Salsa recommends the following sizes based on rider height

• 49 cm: 4'8"–5'2"
• 52.5 cm: 5'1"–5'5"
• 54.5 cm: 5'4"–5'8"
• 56 cm: 5'7"–5'11"
• 57.5 cm: 5'10"–6'2"
• 59 cm: 6'1"–6'4"
• 61 cm: 6'3" and up

CONDITION - GRADE TEST: This is a CPSC test bike, ridden for testing purposes only. Tires, rotors and brake pads have some wear. Frame and fork in like-new condition. Comes with manufacturer’s warranty.