Salsa
Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x
$3199Cheaper
Released 2025
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Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x is cheaper at $3199. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
$4149
Released 2026
Which is better: the Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x or Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x is the cheaper at $3199.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x | Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3199 | $4149 |
| Brand | Salsa | Santa Cruz |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Frame material | High-modulus carbon | Carbon CC |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX 610 | SRAM Apex |
| Drivetrain speeds | 12 | 12 |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 45 | 50 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | — |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-45t | — |
| Accessory mounts count | 6 | 3 |
Sources — Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x: salsacycles.com (verified 2026-08-01). Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex: santacruzbicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x and Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame material: Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x High-modulus carbon vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex Carbon CC
- Groupset: Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x Shimano GRX 610 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex SRAM Apex
- Max tire clearance (mm): Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x 45 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 50
- Accessory mounts count: Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x 6 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 3