2017 Specialized Diverge Expert vs 2019 Cannondale SuperX
The Cannondale SuperX size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cannondale SuperX
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Expert in 54, the Cannondale SuperX in 46 places the top of the head tube 50 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −50 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Expert, 54Cannondale SuperX, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Expert 54 | Cannondale SuperX 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 365 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 565mm | 515 | −50 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 70 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.6 | +1.1° |
| Effective top tube | 547mm | 507 | −40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 422 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001mm | 1002 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 70 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 271.5mm | 280 | +9 mm |
| Standover | 764mm | 743 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 466mm | 449 | −17 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 93 | −47 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Specialized Diverge Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Expert, 2019 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge ExpertCannondale 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 ExpertExpert | Cannondale SuperXDi2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano ST-RS685 | Shimano Ultegra hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano XT Di2 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | 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 Expert | 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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