2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon vs 2025 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
The 49 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon size closest to your 51.0 Cannondale Topstone Carbon. 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 Diverge Comp Carbon
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon in 51.0, the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in 49 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Carbon, 51.0Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon 51.0 | Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 365 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 571 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.7 | 70 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 529 | −14 mm |
| Actual top tube | 520 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 425 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1019 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 79 | 80mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 280 | 270mm | −10 mm |
| Standover | 741 | 700 | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 446 | 390 | −56 mm |
| Head tube length | 101 | 99 | −2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 389mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon, 2025 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone CarbonSpecialized Diverge Comp Carbon
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 Topstone Carbon1 AXS | Specialized Diverge Comp CarbonComp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Specialized FACT 9R |
| Fork | Topstone | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS XPLR | SRAM X1 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XPLR | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival DUB | SRAM Apex DUB |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | WTB Vulpine TCS | Pathfinder Pro |
| Rim | Reserve I 44 GR | DT Swiss G 540 |
| Brake | SRAM Rival | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Easton EA70 AX | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Conceal | Specialized Future |
| Grips | Cannondale KnurlCork | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/40 ICR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X5 | Specialized Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Apex Wide |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G540 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
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