2014 Specialized Crux E5 Disc vs 2016 Trek Crockett Disc Frameset
The Trek Crockett Disc Frameset size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Trek Crockett Disc Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Crux E5 Disc in 540.0, the Trek Crockett Disc Frameset in 50 places the top of the head tube 32 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −32 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux E5 Disc is drawn. The Trek Crockett Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 Disc 540.0 | Trek Crockett Disc Frameset 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 375 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 534 | −32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1001 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 809mm | 747 | −62 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540mm | 476 | −64 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 110 | −30 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 518 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Trek Crockett Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Crux E5 Disc. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Crux E5 Disc, 2016 Trek Crockett Disc Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5 DiscTrek Crockett Disc Frameset
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 E5 Disc | Trek Crockett Disc FramesetCrockett Disc Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha |
| Fork | not listed | Trek IsoSpeed Cross |
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