2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc vs 2011 Salsa Chili Con Crosso
The 51 is the Salsa Chili Con Crosso size closest to your 46 Specialized Crux Comp Disc. 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 Disc in 46, the Salsa Chili Con Crosso in 51 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux Comp Disc is drawn. The Salsa Chili Con Crosso numbers we have for size 51 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp Disc 46 | Salsa Chili Con Crosso 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366mm | 367.7 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 522mm | 531.4 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74.5 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 764mm | 772 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 495 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 110 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 515 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 68 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Salsa Chili Con Crosso minus the Specialized Crux Comp Disc. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc, 2011 Salsa Chili Con Crosso.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Comp DiscSalsa 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 Comp DiscComp Disc | Salsa Chili Con Crosso |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims S480 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid BB5, SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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