2023 Cervélo Áspero vs 2024 Specialized Crux Comp
The 61 is the Specialized Crux Comp size closest to your 61 Cervélo Áspero. 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 Comp
Compared with the Cervélo Áspero in 61, the Specialized Crux Comp in 61 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cervélo Áspero, 61Specialized Crux Comp, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Áspero 61 | Specialized Crux Comp 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 415 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 621 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 608 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 425 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063 | 1059 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 73.5 | 72 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 838 | 866 | +28 mm |
| Head tube length | 214 | 190 | −24 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 606 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 401mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp minus the Cervélo Áspero. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Áspero, 2024 Specialized Crux Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo ÁsperoSpecialized Crux Comp
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 | Cervélo ÁsperoApex 1 | Specialized Crux CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo Aspero Fork | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 Rear | Shimano GRX RX822-GS |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Tire | Panaracer Gravel King SK Sport | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G540 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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