Quiver

2016 Specialized Diverge A1 vs 2018 Cannondale SuperX

The 58 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 56.0 Specialized Diverge 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 Cannondale SuperX

Compared with the Specialized Diverge A1 in 56.0, the Cannondale SuperX in 58 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+37 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2016 Specialized Diverge A1 (56.0) and 2018 Cannondale SuperX (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge A1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale SuperX is the colored outline on top.J 1011

Specialized Diverge A1, 56.0Cannondale SuperX, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge A1 56.0Cannondale SuperX 58Difference
Reach387392+5 mm
Stack591595+4 mm
Head tube angle72.571−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.2573.5+0.3°
Effective top tube565568+3 mm
Chainstay length415422+7 mm
Wheelbase10111048+37 mm
BB drop7268−4 mm
BB height274282+8 mm
Standover798843+45 mm
Seat tube length485566+81 mm
Fork length400not listed
Head tube length159175+16 mm

Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Diverge A1. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Diverge A1, 2018 Cannondale SuperX.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge A1Cannondale SuperX

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Diverge A1A1Cannondale SuperXApex 1
ShifterShimano Claris R2400SRAM Apex 1 HRD
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400SRAM Apex 1
ChainKMC Z7SRAM 1110
CranksetShimano ClarisCannondale Si
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Classicnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSchwalbe Microskin
BrakeTektro SpyreSRAM Apex hydro, SRAM Apex HRD
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale SuperX
Forknot listedSuperX
Cassettenot listedSRAM PG 1130
Hubnot listedFormula DC-512
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C3
Stemnot listedCannondale C3
Bar tapenot listedCannondale Tape
Seatpostnot listedCannondale C3

Know what is on every bike.

Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.

Explore the app
A Transition Relay build sheet: frame, fork, shock and drivetrainThe Relay’s ride photo galleryThe Relay’s ride spectrum and 2D frame geometryThe garage: five bikes and 99 recorded partsA Specialized Tarmac SL8 road build sheet