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2017 Specialized Diverge Sport A1 vs 2019 Cannondale SuperX

The 58 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 56 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 Cannondale SuperX

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Sport A1 in 56, 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

2017 Specialized Diverge Sport A1 (56) and 2019 Cannondale SuperX (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Sport A1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale SuperX is the colored outline on top.J 1011

Specialized Diverge Sport A1, 56Cannondale SuperX, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Sport A1 56Cannondale SuperX 58Difference
Reach387mm392+5 mm
Stack591mm595+4 mm
Head tube angle72.5°71−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.5+0.3°
Effective top tube565mm568+3 mm
Chainstay length415mm422+7 mm
Wheelbase1011mm1048+37 mm
BB drop72mm68−4 mm
BB height274mm282+8 mm
Standover798mm843+45 mm
Seat tube length485mm566+81 mm
Fork length400mmnot listed
Head tube length159mm175+16 mm

Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Diverge Sport A1. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Sport A1, 2019 Cannondale SuperX.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport A1Sport A1Cannondale SuperXDi2
ShifterShimano SoraShimano Ultegra hydro
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano XT Di2 GS
ChainKMC X9Shimano HG601
CranksetPraxis AlbaCannondale 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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