2016 Specialized Crux E5 vs 2018 Trek Boone Disc Frameset
The 52 is the Trek Boone Disc Frameset size closest to your 46.0 Specialized Crux E5. 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 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Crux E5 in 46.0, the Trek Boone Disc Frameset in 52 places the top of the head tube 25 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +25 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux E5 is drawn. The Trek Boone Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 46.0 | Trek Boone Disc Frameset 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366 | 379 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 522 | 547 | +25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71.5° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 501 | 531 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1005 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 279 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 493 | +33 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 123 | +23 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 761 |
Differences are the Trek Boone Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Crux E5. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Crux E5, 2018 Trek Boone Disc Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5Trek Boone 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 E5E5 | Trek Boone Disc FramesetBoone Disc Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | Trek IsoSpeed Cross |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace 9-speed | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized CX Pro Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
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