2027 Giant Revolt Advanced SL vs 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano
The Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano size closest to your M is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano
Compared with the Giant Revolt Advanced SL in M, the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano in 52 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Revolt Advanced SL, MSpecialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Revolt Advanced SL M | Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 382 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 547 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.75 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 425 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1033 | 1016 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 766 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 456 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 110 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 534 | |
| BB height | not listed | 278 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 401 |
Differences are the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano minus the Giant Revolt Advanced SL. Full charts: 2027 Giant Revolt Advanced SL, 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Revolt Advanced SLSpecialized 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 | Giant Revolt Advanced SLAdvanced SL | Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoSport - Shimano GRX 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced SL-Grade | Specialized Crux 5 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XR | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR XR | Roval Rapide |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SLR XR D-Fuse | S Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Fork | not listed | S Works FACT |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano RD-RX822-GS GRX |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Tire | not listed | Pathfinder |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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