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2023 Cervélo Áspero RX600 vs 2024 Specialized Crux Comp

The 61 is the Specialized Crux Comp size closest to your 61 Cervélo Áspero RX600. 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 RX600 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 RX600 (61) and 2024 Specialized Crux Comp (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cervélo Áspero RX600 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1063

Cervélo Áspero RX600, 61Specialized Crux Comp, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo Áspero RX600 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 RX600. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX600, 2024 Specialized Crux Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo Áspero RX600Specialized 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 RX600GRX RX600Specialized Crux CompComp
ForkCervélo Aspero ForkSpecialized FACT carbon
ShifterShimano GRX RX600Shimano GRX RX820
CranksetShimano GRX RX600Shimano GRX RX820
TirePanaracer Gravel King SK SportSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
Framenot listedSpecialized CruX FACT
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX RX822-GS
Cassettenot listedShimano XT M8100
Chainnot listedShimano XT M8100
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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