2016 Specialized Crux E5 vs 2018 Cannondale SuperX
The 51 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Crux E5. 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 Cannondale SuperX
Compared with the Specialized Crux E5 in 49.0, the Cannondale SuperX in 51 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux E5, 49.0Cannondale SuperX, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 49.0 | Cannondale SuperX 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370 | 371 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 540 | 535 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 74 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 510 | 524 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 422 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 1005 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 279 | 280 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 488 | −2 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 110 | −5 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 773 |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Crux E5. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Crux E5, 2018 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5Cannondale SuperX
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 | Specialized Crux E5E5 | Cannondale SuperXApex 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | SuperX |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | SRAM Apex 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | SunRace 9-speed | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | SRAM 1110 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | Cannondale Si |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | Schwalbe Microskin |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | SRAM Apex hydro, SRAM Apex HRD |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi | Cannondale C3 |
| Bar tape | Specialized CX Pro Gel | Cannondale Tape |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SuperX |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC-512 |
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