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2021 Cannondale Bad Boy vs 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0

The M is the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 size closest to your M Cannondale Bad Boy. 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 Specialized Crossroads 1.0

Compared with the Cannondale Bad Boy in M, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 in M places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+13 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−4 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+27 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Cannondale Bad Boy (M) and 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Bad Boy is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1070

Cannondale Bad Boy, MSpecialized Crossroads 1.0, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Bad Boy MSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 MDifference
Reach409405mm−4 mm
Stack618631mm+13 mm
Head tube angle7070.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.573°−0.5°
Effective top tube592not listed
Chainstay length435445mm+10 mm
Wheelbase10701097mm+27 mm
BB drop53not listed
BB height280not listed
Standover792773mm−19 mm
Seat tube length490439mm−51 mm
Head tube length160200mm+40 mm
Fork lengthnot listed410mm

Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 minus the Cannondale Bad Boy. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Bad Boy, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Bad BoySpecialized Crossroads 1.0

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other commuter 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.

PartCannondale Bad Boy1Specialized Crossroads 1.01.0
FrameCannondale Bad Boy OPInot listed
ForkLefty LightPipeSpecialized Crossroads
ShifterShimano AlfinemicroSHIFT TS39
CassetteGates CDXnot listed
ChainGates CDX CentertrackKMC Z7
CranksetGates S150not listed
Bottom bracketThun Zumbanot listed
TireWTB BywaySpecialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect
BrakeShimano MT400 hydro, Shimano MT401not listed
StemBad Boy Sinot listed
GripsFabric Silicone Cellnot listed
SeatpostLightSkinnot listed
SaddleFabric Scoop Radius Elitenot listed
Derailleurnot listedmicroSHIFT RD-M26S

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