2026 Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense SMU vs 2025 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
The 49 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon size closest to your 47.0 Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense SMU. 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 SmartSense SMU in 47.0, the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in 49 places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense SMU, 47.0Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense SMU 47.0 | Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 364 | 365 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 554 | 571 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.9 | 70 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 532 | 529 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 425 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 1019 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 79 | 80mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 280 | 270mm | −10 mm |
| Standover | 716 | 700 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 390 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 99 | +2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 389mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense SMU. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense SMU, 2025 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense SMUSpecialized 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 Carbon SmartSense SMU2 AXS SmartSense SMU | Specialized Diverge Comp CarbonComp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Specialized FACT 9R |
| Fork | Topstone | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM X1 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Apex DUB |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | WTB Vulpine TCS | Pathfinder Pro |
| Rim | WTB KOM Team i25 TCS | DT Swiss G 540 |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Cannondale ShortDrop | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Conceal | Specialized Future |
| Grips | Cannondale KnurlCork | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/40 ICR | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X7 | Specialized Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Apex Wide |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G540 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Terra |
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