2017 Specialized Crux Pro Disc vs 2019 Cannondale SuperX
The Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cannondale SuperX
Compared with the Specialized Crux Pro Disc in 54, the Cannondale SuperX in 51 places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −31 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Pro Disc, 54Cannondale SuperX, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro Disc 54 | Cannondale SuperX 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 371 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 535 | −31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 547mm | 524 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 422 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1005 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | 280 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 809mm | 773 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 488 | −42 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 110 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Crux Pro Disc. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Crux Pro Disc, 2019 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Pro DiscCannondale 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 Pro DiscPro Disc | Cannondale SuperXDi2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized CruX | SuperX |
| Bottom bracket | Specialized Enduro | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Cannondale SAVE |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SuperX |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra hydro |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT Di2 GS |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Terreno Mix TNT |
| Hub | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Rim | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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