2017 Specialized Diverge Comp vs 2019 Cannondale SuperX
The Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 56 is the 58. Compare the 58 instead
What changes on the Cannondale SuperX
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Comp in 56, the Cannondale SuperX in 54 places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −35 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Comp, 56Cannondale SuperX, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Comp 56 | Cannondale SuperX 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 378 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 555 | −35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 537 | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 422 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011mm | 1020 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 69 | −7 mm |
| BB height | 271.5mm | 281 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 785mm | 802 | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 524 | +39 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 132 | −33 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Diverge Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Comp, 2019 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge CompCannondale SuperX
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 CompComp | Cannondale SuperXDi2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano ST-RS685 | Shimano Ultegra hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano XT Di2 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Pro 2BR | Vittoria Terreno Mix TNT |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | Shimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SuperX |
| Fork | not listed | SuperX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Hub | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Rim | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
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