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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Salsa Warbird. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
18 reasons to buy
- Reviewers said the Warbird confidently tackled chunky gravel and singletrack.
- Models are available with either 1x (11 speed) or 2x (22 speed) gearing.
- This frame features many mounts for cargo; on the toptube, downtube and fork.
- Frames 56cm and larger feature mounts for three bottle cages.
- Salsa’s ‘Class 5 Vibration Reduction System’ helped reduce fatigue on long rides.
- Seven frame sizes, from 49mm to 61mm, cover most rider heights.
- The frame features internal cable routing, as does the fork for a dynamo cable.
- Owners appreciated the light weight of 2020 carbon Warbirds.
- 2x11 models demonstrated ample range for tackling steep gradients.
- Clearance allows for tires up to 700c x 45mm or 650b x 2.0” in size.
- Owners appreciated the light weight of 2020 carbon Warbirds.
- 1x models are set up to accept cabling for a dropper seat post.
- On the Warbird Di2, shifting was easy and immediate.
- Minds were blown by the bright pink paintjob on the GRX 810 Di2.
- The Salsa Cowbell Deluxe handlebar features a comfy 12° of flare.
- Teravail Cannonball 42 mm tires are race quality and tubeless ready.
- The GRX 810 Di2’s Guide carbon seatpost was comfortable and flexible.
- Salsa include a bottle, bottle cage and ‘Anything’ multipurpose bracket with the bike.
3 reasons not to buy
- Some reviewers saw alloy seatposts as underspecced for the bike’s asking price.
- A few experts said handling was slightly sluggish, requiring more rider influence.
- Pricing was seen to be on the high side, compared to some all-carbon options.
Bottom line
In it’s fourth version, the Salsa Warbird presents as a refined gravel machine. Reviewers said it was more relaxed and stable than racier options, which made it well suited to long-distance slogs and endurance racing. The VRS ‘Vibration Reduction System’ incorporates flexible seat-stays for advanced jounce reduction. That said, aluminum seatposts on lower-cost models seemed to take away from this compliance. In 2020, no builds are supplied with 650b wheels, but all configurations are designed to accommodate either wheel size. Reviewers and owners were unanimously impressed by this bike, but did acknowledge that the extra quality came at the cost of a few extra dollars.Expert Reviews
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