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2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW vs 2019 Cannondale SuperX

The 58 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 56 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW. 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 Elite DSW in 56, the Cannondale SuperX in 58 places the top of the head tube 5 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
+5 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 Elite DSW (56) and 2019 Cannondale SuperX (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Elite DSW is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale SuperX is the colored outline on top.J 1011

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Elite DSW 56Cannondale SuperX 58Difference
Reach387mm392+5 mm
Stack590mm595+5 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 drop76mm68−8 mm
BB height271.5mm282+11 mm
Standover785mm843+58 mm
Seat tube length485mm566+81 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length165mm175+10 mm

Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW, 2019 Cannondale SuperX.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Elite DSWCannondale 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 Elite DSWElite DSWCannondale SuperXDi2
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano Ultegra hydro
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano XT Di2 GS
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-10Shimano HG601
CranksetPraxis Alba 2DCannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportVittoria Terreno Mix TNT
BrakeTektro SpyreShimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale SuperX
Forknot listedSuperX
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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