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2019 Cannondale SuperX SE vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro

The 56.0 is the Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your 56 Cannondale SuperX SE. 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 SE in 56, the Specialized Crux Pro in 56.0 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−8 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Cannondale SuperX SE (56) and 2021 Specialized Crux Pro (56.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale SuperX SE is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Pro is the colored outline on top.J 1034

Cannondale SuperX SE, 56Specialized Crux Pro, 56.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale SuperX SE 56Specialized Crux Pro 56.0Difference
Reach385388mm+3 mm
Stack575582mm+7 mm
Head tube angle7172°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.25°−0.3°
Effective top tube555not listed
Chainstay length422425mm+3 mm
Wheelbase10341026mm−8 mm
BB drop6969mm±0 mm
BB height281283.5mm+3 mm
Standover822824.5mm+3 mm
Seat tube length546550mm+4 mm
Head tube length153155mm+2 mm
Fork lengthnot listed400mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale SuperX SESpecialized 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 SuperX SEApex 1 SESpecialized Crux ProPro
FrameCannondale SuperXnot listed
ForkSuperXnot listed
ShifterSRAM Apex 1 HRDSRAM Force eTap AXS
DerailleurSRAM Apex 1SRAM Force eTAP AXS
CassetteSRAM PG 1130SRAM Force
ChainSRAM PC1110SRAM Force
CranksetCannondale SiSRAM Force
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30SRAM DUB
TireWTB RiddlerSpecialized Tracer Pro
HubFormula CL-712not listed
RimWTB STP-i23 TCSnot listed
BrakeSRAM Apex 1 HRDSRAM Rival 1
HandlebarCannondale C3not listed
StemCannondale C3not listed
SeatpostCannondale C3Roval Terra
SaddleFabric Scoop Radius SportSpecialized Power
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Terra CL

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