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2019 Cannondale SuperX vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro

The 49 is the Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your 51 Cannondale SuperX. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Crux Pro

Compared with the Cannondale SuperX in 51, the Specialized Crux Pro in 49 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Cannondale SuperX (51) and 2021 Specialized Crux Pro (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale SuperX is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Pro is the colored outline on top.J 1005

Cannondale SuperX, 51Specialized Crux Pro, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale SuperX 51Specialized Crux Pro 49Difference
Reach371369mm−2 mm
Stack535540mm+5 mm
Head tube angle7170.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle7475.5°+1.5°
Effective top tube524not listed
Chainstay length422425mm+3 mm
Wheelbase10051007mm+2 mm
BB drop7071mm+1 mm
BB height280281.5mm+2 mm
Standover773781.5mm+9 mm
Seat tube length488490mm+2 mm
Head tube length110115mm+5 mm
Fork lengthnot listed400mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Pro minus the Cannondale SuperX. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale SuperX, 2021 Specialized Crux Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale SuperXSpecialized Crux Pro

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale SuperXDi2Specialized Crux ProPro
FrameCannondale SuperXnot listed
ForkSuperXnot listed
ShifterShimano Ultegra hydroSRAM Force eTap AXS
DerailleurShimano XT Di2 GSSRAM Force eTAP AXS
CassetteShimano UltegraSRAM Force
ChainShimano HG601SRAM Force
CranksetCannondale HollowGram SiSRAM Force
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30SRAM DUB
TireVittoria Terreno Mix TNTSpecialized Tracer Pro
HubCannondale HollowGramnot listed
RimCannondale HollowGram Sinot listed
BrakeShimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydroSRAM Rival 1
HandlebarCannondale C1 Ultralightnot listed
StemCannondale C1 Ultralightnot listed
SeatpostCannondale SAVERoval Terra
SaddleFabric ScoopSpecialized Power
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Terra CL

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