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.
- 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 5™ 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.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
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- 20% off shop services
- 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 |