2012 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2011 Salsa Chili Con Crosso
The 56 is the Salsa Chili Con Crosso size closest to your 56 Specialized Crux Elite. 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 Elite in 56, the Salsa Chili Con Crosso in 56 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux Elite is drawn. The Salsa Chili Con Crosso numbers we have for size 56 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 56 | Salsa Chili Con Crosso 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 379.9 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 583mm | 586.9 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 72.5 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 825mm | 839.7 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560mm | 580 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 170 | +15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 65 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Salsa Chili Con Crosso minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Crux Elite, 2011 Salsa Chili Con Crosso.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux EliteSalsa 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 EliteElite | Salsa Chili Con Crosso |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 1.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro CR-720 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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