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2014 Specialized Crux EVO vs 2016 Trek Boone Disc

The 50 is the Trek Boone Disc size closest to your 490.0 Specialized Crux EVO. 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 Trek Boone Disc

Compared with the Specialized Crux EVO in 490.0, the Trek Boone Disc in 50 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−7 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2014 Specialized Crux EVO (490.0)The Specialized Crux EVO frame drawn to scale.J 1007

Only the Specialized Crux EVO is drawn. The Trek Boone Disc numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux EVO 490.0Trek Boone Disc 50Difference
Reach369mm375+6 mm
Stack541mm534−7 mm
Head tube angle70.5°71.0°+0.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°not listed
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1007mm1001−6 mm
Standover754mm747−7 mm
Seat tube length490mm476−14 mm
Head tube length115mm110−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed518
BB dropnot listed70

Differences are the Trek Boone Disc minus the Specialized Crux EVO. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Crux EVO, 2016 Trek Boone Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux EVOTrek Boone Disc

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Crux EVOEVOTrek Boone Disc5 Disc
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTTrek OCLV
Rear shockSpecialized SWAT Boxnot listed
ShifterShimano Di2Shimano RS685
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano 105
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano 105
ChainShimano UltegraShimano 105
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL 40not listed
BrakeSpecialized CylinderShimano RS685
StemSpecialized Pro-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupe ExpertBontrager Paradigm
Forknot listedTrek IsoSpeed Cross
Cranksetnot listedFSA Energy Cross
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB90
Tirenot listedBontrager CX3 Team Issue
Handlebarnot listedBontrager VR-C
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Tuned

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