The Warbird bike was built to do one thing: Crush gravel. Gravel roads, that is. The bike, a $3,899 build (titanium) from Salsa, is the first one made specifically for the rising sport of gravel road racing.
We picked up the titanium iteration — the Warbird Ti — this week from Quality Bicycle Products HQ. I’m headed to southern Minnesota this weekend to put the rig to test in its natural habitat. For now, here’s a first look at what makes this bike a monster on the rocks. —Patrick Murphy
Salsa Warbird Ti
Sleek and light titanium frame for an ultra comfortable ride
ENVE CX carbon fork delivers comfort at a low weight
FSA Energy PF30 34/46T crankset
Avid BB7 disc brakes perform significantly better on muddy B-roads
Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur
Great minds think alike
—Patrick Murphy is an assistant editor.
