Salsa Warbird C Rival 700c XPLR eTap AXS Carbon Bike in Red

Warbird C Rival XPLR eTap AXS is built to tame the toughest terrain, with a Class 5 VRS-equipped high-modulus carbon fiber frameset.

Salsa's gravel race geometry puts you in a comfortable, confident riding position. On-bike cargo features let you gear up for long days of riding far from anywhere. SRAM’s sure-shifting Rival XPLR eTap AXS drivetrain is a technological marvel with loads of gear range. As the industry’s first gravel race bike, Warbird is designed and built to provide control, comfort, and speed when the going gets rough.

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. A rear thru-axle delivers precise tracking while allowing the seatstays to provide that incredible compliance.

Salsa uses internal molds at all the main front triangle junctions during layup and curing. This allows for precise control of wall thickness and inner wall smoothness in these areas. This process increases compaction and reduces voids and wrinkles in critical high stress zones. The end result is a top-quality carbon frame that delivers consistent high performance.

Warbird features the latest evolution of Salsa's already industry leading gravel racing geometry. Warbird places the rider in a position that can be maintained for hours on end over bumpy B-roads and loose surfaces, drastically reducing fatigue. A low bottom bracket and stable wheelbase help keep the tires planted and boost confidence. Long top tubes paired with short stems provide increased stability at high speed and on rough descents.

The Waxwing Deluxe Fork features carbon construction with an aluminum steerer and utilizes a 12 x 100 mm thru axle for true tracking and flat mount brake for quick setup. The fork includes an incredible array of accessory features: Three-Pack mounts accept either water bottle cages or Anything Cages for increased hydration or gear carrying capacity; mid-blade mounts allow the attachment of Salsa's Down Under Low Rider Rack for front pannier use; internal dynamo hub cable routing means clean cable routing for those upgrading to dynamo front hubs; and fender mounts mean more pleasant riding in rainy weather.

Features:

• On-bike storage allows riders to choose whether they carry gear on their bike or on their body
• Frame protection built from experience to protect the carbon fork and downtube
• 700c x 42 mm wheel and tire spec for faster acceleration and overall speed
• Dual wheel size compatible fitting up to 700c x 45 mm or 650b x 2.0" wheels and tires
• Integrated toptube bag mount for secure connection of Salsa EXP Series bags
• Generous water bottle capacity with 2–3 mounts inside the main triangle, 1 accessory mount on the underside of the downtube, and 2 possible on the fork
• Internal sleeved cable routing with internal tubes to guide housing through the frame
• Refined drivetrain compatibility designed to accept 1x, 2x, and current electronic offerings
• Stealth dropper post compatible for 27.2 mm posts with internal routing for 1x setups
• Rear rack friendly and compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust Rack when using the optional Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar