2025 Cervélo Áspero vs 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano
The 52 is the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano size closest to your 54 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 5 Sport Shimano
Compared with the Cervélo Áspero in 54, the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano in 52 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cervélo Áspero, 54Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Áspero 54 | Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 382 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 547 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.6 | 70.75 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74.5 | +1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 552 | 534 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422.5 | 425 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1016 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 766 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 110 | −12 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 456 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 401 |
Differences are the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano minus the Cervélo Áspero. Full charts: 2025 Cervélo Áspero, 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo ÁsperoSpecialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano
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 | Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoSport - Shimano GRX 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Wheelset | Vision Team 30 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Standard | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Seatpost | Standard | S Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Crux 5 |
| Fork | not listed | S Works FACT |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano RD-RX822-GS GRX |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Tire | not listed | Pathfinder |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Stem | not listed | Roval Rapide |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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