2012 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2011 Salsa Chili Con Crosso
The 55 is the Salsa Chili Con Crosso size closest to your 54 Specialized Crux Comp. 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 Salsa Chili Con Crosso
Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp in 54, the Salsa Chili Con Crosso in 55 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux Comp is drawn. The Salsa Chili Con Crosso numbers we have for size 55 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp 54 | Salsa Chili Con Crosso 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 376.9 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 567mm | 568 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 809mm | 814.9 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540mm | 560 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 150 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 550 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 65 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Salsa Chili Con Crosso minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux Comp, 2011 Salsa Chili Con Crosso.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux CompSalsa Chili Con Crosso
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 | Specialized Crux CompComp Apex | Salsa Chili Con Crosso |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex DoubleTap | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro CR-720, SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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