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2023 Cervélo Áspero Frameset vs 2024 Specialized Crux Comp

The Specialized Crux Comp size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Crux Comp

Compared with the Cervélo Áspero Frameset in 54, the Specialized Crux Comp in 56 places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+23 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+23 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Cervélo Áspero Frameset (54) and 2024 Specialized Crux Comp (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cervélo Áspero Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1010

Cervélo Áspero Frameset, 54Specialized Crux Comp, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo Áspero Frameset 54Specialized Crux Comp 56Difference
Reach388397+9 mm
Stack555578+23 mm
Head tube angle7272±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5±0.0°
Effective top tube553not listed
Chainstay length420425+5 mm
Wheelbase10101033+23 mm
BB drop7672−4 mm
Standover764816+52 mm
Head tube length133147+14 mm
BB heightnot listed286
Seat tube lengthnot listed546
Fork lengthnot listed401mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo Áspero FramesetSpecialized 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 FramesetFramesetSpecialized Crux CompComp
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SeatpostCervélo SP19 27.2Roval Terra
Framenot listedSpecialized CruX FACT
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX820
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX RX822-GS
Cassettenot listedShimano XT M8100
Chainnot listedShimano XT M8100
Cranksetnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss G540
Tirenot listedSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
Brakenot listedShimano GRX RX820
Rotornot listedShimano GRX RX820
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Adventure Gear
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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