2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1 vs 2017 Specialized Crux Elite
The Specialized Crux Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux Elite
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 in 54, the Specialized Crux Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Elite A1, 54Specialized Crux Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Elite A1 54 | Specialized Crux Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 369mm | −11 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 540mm | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 70.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 509mm | −39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 425mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1008mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | 71mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 782mm | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 466mm | 490mm | +24 mm |
| Head tube length | 134mm | 115mm | −19 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 279mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Elite minus the Specialized Diverge Elite A1. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1, 2017 Specialized Crux Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Elite A1Specialized Crux Elite
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 Diverge Elite A1Elite A1 | Specialized Crux EliteElite X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Terra Pro |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | SRAM Rival |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized CruX |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
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