2018 Marin Gestalt vs 2019 Specialized Crux
The 61 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 58 Marin Gestalt. 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
Compared with the Marin Gestalt in 58, the Specialized Crux in 61 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Marin Gestalt, 58Specialized Crux, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Marin Gestalt 58 | Specialized Crux 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 402mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 620.3 | 618mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 587 | 597mm | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 417 | 425mm | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 | 1043mm | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 67mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | 271 | 285.5mm | +15 mm |
| Standover | 833 | 861.5mm | +29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 600mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 190mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Marin Gestalt. Full charts: 2018 Marin Gestalt, 2019 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Marin GestaltSpecialized Crux
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 | Marin Gestalt1 | Specialized CruxS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Gestalt | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora R345 | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Octalink V2 | not listed |
| Pedals | Marin Commute Platform | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre-C | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Handlebar | Marin Compact Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Marin 3D | not listed |
| Grips | Marin perforated tape | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.8B | not listed |
| Saddle | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite | Specialized S-Works Phenom |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Wave Tech |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 50 |
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