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2023 Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTap vs 2024 Specialized Crux Comp

The 61 is the Specialized Crux Comp size closest to your 61 Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTap. 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 XPLR eTap 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

2023 Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTap (61) and 2024 Specialized Crux Comp (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTap is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1063

Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTap, 61Specialized Crux Comp, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo Áspero XPLR eTap 61Specialized Crux Comp 61Difference
Reach415415±0 mm
Stack630621−9 mm
Head tube angle7272.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle7373.5+0.5°
Effective top tube608not listed
Chainstay length420425+5 mm
Wheelbase10631059−4 mm
BB drop73.572−2 mm
Standover838866+28 mm
Head tube length214190−24 mm
BB heightnot listed286
Seat tube lengthnot listed606
Fork lengthnot listed401mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp minus the Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTap. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTap, 2024 Specialized Crux Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo Áspero XPLR eTapSpecialized Crux Comp

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.

PartCervélo Áspero XPLR eTapRival XPLR eTap AXS 1Specialized Crux CompComp
ForkCervélo Aspero ForkSpecialized FACT carbon
CassetteSRAM Rival XPLRShimano XT M8100
ChainSRAM RivalShimano XT M8100
TirePanaracer Gravel King SKSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
Framenot listedSpecialized CruX FACT
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX820
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX RX822-GS
Cranksetnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss G540
Brakenot listedShimano GRX RX820
Rotornot listedShimano GRX RX820
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Adventure Gear
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Seatpostnot listedRoval Terra
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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