2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata vs 2021 Specialized Crux
The 56.0 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 54 Santa Cruz Stigmata. 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata in 54, the Specialized Crux in 56.0 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Stigmata, 54Specialized Crux, 56.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Stigmata 54 | Specialized Crux 56.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 388mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 576 | 582mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 72° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.25° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1015 | 1026mm | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 69mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 824.5mm | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 550mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 155mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Santa Cruz Stigmata. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata, 2021 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz StigmataSpecialized 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 | Santa Cruz StigmataGRX | Specialized CruxCrux |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Stigmata | not listed |
| Fork | Santa Cruz Carbon Fork | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX810 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX Di2 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra HG800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7000 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Ultegra BB | Praxis 6806 |
| Wheelset | I9 1/1 | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Specialized Tracer Sport |
| Handlebar | Easton EA70 AX Road | not listed |
| Stem | Easton EA90 | not listed |
| Grips | Velo Bar Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Easton EC70 | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized Power Sport |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
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