2015 Specialized Diverge Sport A1 vs 2017 Specialized Crux Elite
The 46 is the Specialized Crux Elite size closest to your 49 Specialized Diverge Sport A1. 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 Crux Elite
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Sport A1 in 49, the Specialized Crux Elite in 46 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +13 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Sport A1, 49Specialized Crux Elite, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Sport A1 49 | Specialized Crux Elite 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 366mm | −12 mm |
| Stack | 528mm | 522mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 69.5° | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 518mm | 501mm | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 425mm | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983mm | 1008mm | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 73mm | 71mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 764mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 418mm | 470mm | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 94mm | 100mm | +6 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 279mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Elite minus the Specialized Diverge Sport A1. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Diverge Sport A1, 2017 Specialized Crux Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport A1Sport A1 | Specialized Crux EliteElite X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora | 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 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
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