2023 Canyon Inflite vs 2025 Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap
The 49 is the Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap size closest to your XS Canyon Inflite. 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 Expert SRAM eTap
Compared with the Canyon Inflite in XS, the Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap in 49 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Inflite, XSSpecialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Inflite XS | Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 375 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 527 | 530 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5 | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000 | 1008 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 783 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 482 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 102 | 100 | −2 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 512 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap minus the Canyon Inflite. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Inflite, 2025 Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon InfliteSpecialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap
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 | Canyon InfliteInflite CFR | Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTapExpert SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Inflite CFR | Specialized Crux |
| Fork | Canyon FK0114 | Specialized S-Works FACT Carbon |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 | SRAM XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM XG-1251 Rival |
| Chain | Shimano XTR | SRAM Flattop Red |
| Crankset | Rotor Aldhu Inspider | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB92 | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss CRC 1100 | Roval Terra C |
| Tire | Schwalbe X-One R | Specialized Pathfinder |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 | SRAM HRD Rival AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL900 | SRAM Centerline CL |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0018 CF | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon S14 Fliphead | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR | Bg Power Expert |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM eTap AXS |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 40 |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Pro SL |
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