2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon vs 2019 Specialized Crux
The Specialized Crux size closest to your M is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon in M, the Specialized Crux in 49 places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −39 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Carbon, MSpecialized Crux, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon M | Specialized Crux 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 369mm | −16 mm |
| Stack | 579 | 540mm | −39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 70.5° | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 75.5° | +2.4° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | 509mm | −52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 425mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1030 | 1007mm | −23 mm |
| BB drop | 61 | 71mm | +10 mm |
| BB height | 280 | 281.5mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 803 | 781.5mm | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505 | 490mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 115mm | −50 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon, 2019 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone CarbonSpecialized 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 Topstone Carbon2 | Specialized CruxS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | not listed |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX800 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | HollowGram | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Rim | HollowGram 22 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized S-Works Phenom |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Wave Tech |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 50 |
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