2019 Cannondale SuperX SE vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro
The Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux Pro
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX SE in 54, the Specialized Crux Pro in 61.0 places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX SE, 54Specialized Crux Pro, 61.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX SE 54 | Specialized Crux Pro 61.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 402mm | +24 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 618mm | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 73° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 72.5° | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 537 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 1043mm | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 67mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 281 | 285.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 861.5mm | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 524 | 600mm | +76 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 190mm | +58 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
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
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 SuperX SEApex 1 SE | Specialized Crux ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | not listed |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 HRD | SRAM Force eTap AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | SRAM Force |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | WTB Riddler | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Hub | Formula CL-712 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP-i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex 1 HRD | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Specialized Power |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Terra CL |
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