2019 Cannondale SuperX vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro
The Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux Pro
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX in 54, the Specialized Crux Pro in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 42 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +42 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX, 54Specialized Crux Pro, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX 54 | Specialized Crux Pro 58.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 395mm | +17 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 597mm | +42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.5° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 537 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 1034mm | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 67mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 281 | 285.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 840.5mm | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 524 | 570mm | +46 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 170mm | +38 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
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
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 SuperXDi2 | Specialized Crux ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | not listed |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra hydro | SRAM Force eTap AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 GS | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Vittoria Terreno Mix TNT | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Hub | Cannondale HollowGram | not listed |
| Rim | Cannondale HollowGram Si | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Power |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Terra CL |
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