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2024 Colnago G3-X vs 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

The Specialized Crux Comp Shimano size closest to your 52s is the 56. Compare the 56 instead

What changes on the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

Compared with the Colnago G3-X in 52s, the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano in 49 places the top of the head tube 43 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−43 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−15 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Colnago G3-X numbers we have for size 52s are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementColnago G3-X 52sSpecialized Crux Comp Shimano 49Difference
Reach390375−15 mm
Stack573530−43 mm
Head tube angle71.570.5−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.575.5+2.0°
Chainstay length440425−15 mm
BB drop7074+4 mm
Fork length409not listed
Head tube length140100−40 mm
Effective top tubenot listed512
Wheelbasenot listed1008

Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano minus the Colnago G3-X. Full charts: 2024 Colnago G3-X, 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Colnago G3-XSpecialized Crux Comp Shimano

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.

PartColnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc BikeSpecialized Crux Comp ShimanoComp Shimano GRX
FrameColnago G3-XSpecialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon
ShifterSRAM RivalShimano GRX RX820 820
DerailleurSRAM Rival XPLR AXSShimano GRX RX822-GS
CassetteSRAM XG-1251Shimano XT
ChainSRAM RivalShimano XT M8100
CranksetSRAM Rival AXSShimano GRX RX820
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano BB
WheelsetFulcrum Rapid Red 900DT Swiss G540
TirePirelli Cinturato Gravel HSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
BrakeSRAM Rival AXSShimano GRX RX820
RotorSRAM PacelineShimano 180mm CenterLock
HandlebarDeda ManubrioSpecialized Adventure Gear
StemDeda AttaccoSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Bar tapeColnago Corknot listed
SaddlePrologo KappaSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Seatpostnot listedRoval Terra Carbon

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