2018 Cannondale SuperX SE vs 2020 Specialized Crux
The Specialized Crux size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX SE in 54, the Specialized Crux in 61.0 places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX SE, 54Specialized Crux, 61.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX SE 54 | Specialized Crux 61.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 402mm | +24 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 618mm | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 73° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 72.5° | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 537 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 1043mm | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 67mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 281 | 285.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 861.5mm | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 524 | 600mm | +76 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 190mm | +58 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Cannondale SuperX SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale SuperX SE, 2020 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperX SESpecialized Crux
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale SuperX SEForce 1 SE | Specialized CruxS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | not listed |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 1 HRD | SRAM Red eTap AXS, Specialized WAN FENG |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2, Specialized FD SHIM |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Tire | WTB Riddler | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Hub | Formula CL-712 | Specialized LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0 |
| Rim | WTB KOM i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force hydro, SRAM Force HRD | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C2 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized S-Works Phenom |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 50 |
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