How to Choose a Gravel Bike
Salsa Warbird C 4.5 GRX 12 820 Bike
$3,999.93Compared to $4,499.00* Save 11%
Built on years of racing experience, the Salsa Warbird C 4.5 GRX 12 820 bike is a top contender with its carbon fiber frameset, gravel race geometry, and ample mounts for water, tools and accessories.
Key Details
Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
24 gear(s)
- High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts
- Waxwing Deluxe carbon fork has a 12 x 100 mm thru axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, flat-mount brakes and dynamo cable routing (dynamo not included)
- Class 5â„¢ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) helps reduce fatigue caused by microimpacts
- Rear rack compatibility with Rack-Lock seat collar (not included)
- Compatible with 1x, 2x and electronic drivetrains (bike is spec'd with 2x mechanical drivetrain)
- Spec'd with 700c x 42 mm wheels and tires; compatible with 700c wheels with tires up to 45 mm wide and 650b wheels with tires up to 51 mm wide
- Internal sleeved cable routing; when running a 1x drivetrain, internal routing supports a dropper post (not included)
- Accommodates a 40 mm travel suspension fork (not included)
- Includes 3 water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61 cm frames; 2 on 49–54.5 cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount top tube bag (not included); additional mount on underside of the down tube
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Gravel Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Warbird Carbon |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Waxwing Carbon Deluxe V2 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820, 48/31T (GRX RX610, 46/30T on size 49 cm bikes) |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72 |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano HG710, 11-36T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 24 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX820 brakes; Shimano RT54 rotors (Center Lock, 160 mm) |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rims | WTB EZR i23 TCS 2.0 700c rim, 28h; taped for tubeless (WTB tubeless valve included) |
| Front Hub | Shimano RS470 12 x 100 mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano RS470 12 x 142 mm |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Tubeless-ready Teravail Cannonball 700c x 42 mm with durable casing |
| Tire Width | 42 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | Salsa Guide |
| Saddle | WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (227674, 227675, 199796, 244573)
| 49 CM | 52.5 CM | 54.5 CM | 56 CM | 57.5 CM | 59 CM | 61 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'8" - 5'2" | 5'1" - 5'5" | 5'4" - 5'8" | 5'7" - 5'11" | 5'10" - 6'2" | 6'1" - 6'4" | 6'3" and Up |
| Reach | 360.24 | 368.13 | 371.97 | 381.19 | 390.42 | 399.65 | 407.74 |
| Stack | 517.85 | 547.09 | 565.97 | 584.85 | 603.73 | 622.61 | 641.5 |
| Effective Top Tube | 499 | 525 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 590 | 610 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 390 | 440 | 475 | 510 | 520 | 545 | 570 |
| Standover Height | 670.2 | 714.48 | 744.3 | 770.11 | 785.96 | 808.4 | 830.55 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 | 220 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71 | 70.75 | 70.75 | 70.75 | 70.75 | 70.75 | 70.75 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72.5 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 |
| Wheelbase | 996.14 | 1011.96 | 1022.39 | 1038.21 | 1054.03 | 1069.85 | 1084.54 |
| Chainstay | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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