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2019 Cannondale SuperX SE vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro

The 49 is the Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your 51 Cannondale SuperX SE. 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 Pro

Compared with the Cannondale SuperX SE in 51, the Specialized Crux Pro 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

2019 Cannondale SuperX SE (51) and 2021 Specialized Crux Pro (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale SuperX SE is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Pro is the colored outline on top.J 1005

Cannondale SuperX SE, 51Specialized Crux Pro, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale SuperX SE 51Specialized Crux Pro 49Difference
Reach371369mm−2 mm
Stack535540mm+5 mm
Head tube angle7170.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle7475.5°+1.5°
Effective top tube524not listed
Chainstay length422425mm+3 mm
Wheelbase10051007mm+2 mm
BB drop7071mm+1 mm
BB height280281.5mm+2 mm
Standover773781.5mm+9 mm
Seat tube length488490mm+2 mm
Head tube length110115mm+5 mm
Fork lengthnot listed400mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Pro minus the Cannondale SuperX SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale SuperX SE, 2021 Specialized Crux Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale SuperX SESpecialized Crux Pro

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.

PartCannondale SuperX SEApex 1 SESpecialized Crux ProPro
FrameCannondale SuperXnot listed
ForkSuperXnot listed
ShifterSRAM Apex 1 HRDSRAM Force eTap AXS
DerailleurSRAM Apex 1SRAM Force eTAP AXS
CassetteSRAM PG 1130SRAM Force
ChainSRAM PC1110SRAM Force
CranksetCannondale SiSRAM Force
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30SRAM DUB
TireWTB RiddlerSpecialized Tracer Pro
HubFormula CL-712not listed
RimWTB STP-i23 TCSnot listed
BrakeSRAM Apex 1 HRDSRAM Rival 1
HandlebarCannondale C3not listed
StemCannondale C3not listed
SeatpostCannondale C3Roval Terra
SaddleFabric Scoop Radius SportSpecialized Power
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Terra CL

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