2016 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2018 Cannondale SuperX
The 46 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 46.0 Specialized Crux Elite. 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 Elite in 46.0, the Cannondale SuperX in 46 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Elite, 46.0Cannondale SuperX, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 46.0 | Cannondale SuperX 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366 | 365 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 522 | 515 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 74.6 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 501 | 507 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 422 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1002 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 279 | 280 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 449 | −21 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 93 | −7 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 743 |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Crux Elite, 2018 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux EliteCannondale 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 EliteElite X1 | Cannondale SuperXApex 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | SuperX |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | SRAM Apex 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | SRAM 1110 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 | Cannondale Si |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB30 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 4.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | Schwalbe Microskin |
| Brake | SRAM Rival | 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 Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SuperX |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC-512 |
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