2026 Liv Devote vs 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano
The 49 is the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano size closest to your XS Liv Devote. 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 Liv Devote in XS, the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano in 49 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Liv Devote, XSSpecialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Liv Devote XS | Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 375 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 523 | 530 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.0 | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 525 | 512 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1017 | 1008 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 681 | 753 | +72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 445 | +55 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 95 | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 401 |
Differences are the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano minus the Liv Devote. Full charts: 2026 Liv Devote, 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Liv DevoteSpecialized 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 | Liv Devote2 | Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoSport - Shimano GRX 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Liv Devote | Specialized Crux 5 |
| Fork | Liv Advanced Composite OverDrive | S Works FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES | Shimano RD-RX822-GS GRX |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG300, 11x36 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6030 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Wheelset | Giant S-X2 Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Giant Crosscut AT 2 | Pathfinder |
| Brake | Shimano BR-RS305 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Roval Rapide |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | S Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Saddle | Liv Grit | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
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