2018 Cannondale SuperX vs 2020 Specialized Crux
The 49 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 51 Cannondale SuperX. 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 Crux
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX in 51, the Specialized Crux in 49 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX, 51Specialized Crux, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX 51 | Specialized Crux 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 369mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 535 | 540mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 524 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 | 1007mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 71mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 280 | 281.5mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 781.5mm | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 488 | 490mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Cannondale SuperX. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale SuperX, 2020 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperXSpecialized Crux
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 | Cannondale SuperXApex 1 | Specialized CruxS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | not listed |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 HRD | SRAM Red eTap AXS, Specialized WAN FENG |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2, Specialized FD SHIM |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | SRAM 1110 | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Tire | Schwalbe Microskin | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Hub | Formula DC-512 | Specialized LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0 |
| Brake | SRAM Apex hydro, SRAM Apex HRD | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized S-Works Phenom |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 50 |
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