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2017 Specialized Diverge A1 vs 2019 Cannondale SuperX

The 61 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 61 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 61, the Cannondale SuperX in 61 places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−29 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+22 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Diverge A1 (61) and 2019 Cannondale SuperX (61), 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 1039

Specialized Diverge A1, 61Cannondale SuperX, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge A1 61Cannondale SuperX 61Difference
Reach398mm398±0 mm
Stack644mm615−29 mm
Head tube angle73°71−2.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°73+0.5°
Effective top tube601mm586−15 mm
Chainstay length420mm422+2 mm
Wheelbase1039mm1061+22 mm
BB drop70mm68−2 mm
BB height275.5mm282+7 mm
Standover851mm863+12 mm
Seat tube length535mm589+54 mm
Fork length400mmnot listed
Head tube length214mm196−18 mm

Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Diverge A1. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge A1, 2019 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 SuperXDi2
ShifterShimano Claris R2400Shimano Ultegra hydro
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano XT Di2 GS
ChainKMC Z7Shimano HG601
CranksetFSA Gossamer ProCannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sportnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportVittoria Terreno Mix TNT
BrakeTektro MiraShimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale SuperX
Forknot listedSuperX
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Bottom bracketnot listedCannondale PressFit30
Hubnot listedCannondale HollowGram
Rimnot listedCannondale HollowGram Si
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Stemnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Seatpostnot listedCannondale SAVE

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