2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata vs 2021 Specialized Crux
The Specialized Crux size closest to your 56 is the 58.0. Compare the 58.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux
Compared with the Santa Cruz Stigmata in 56, the Specialized Crux in 52 places the top of the head tube 42 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
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Stigmata, 56Specialized Crux, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Stigmata 56 | Specialized Crux 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 375mm | −13 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 554mm | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025 | 1008mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 71mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 797 | 794.5mm | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 545 | 510mm | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 125mm | −45 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281.5mm | |
| 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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