2016 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2018 Trek Boone Disc
The 50 is the Trek Boone Disc size closest to your 49.0 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 Trek Boone Disc
Compared with the Specialized Crux Elite in 49.0, the Trek Boone Disc in 50 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux Elite is drawn. The Trek Boone Disc numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 49.0 | Trek Boone Disc 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369 | 375 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 540 | 534 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.0° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 509 | 518 | +9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1001 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 279 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 476 | −14 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 110 | −5 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 747 |
Differences are the Trek Boone Disc minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Crux Elite, 2018 Trek Boone Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux EliteTrek Boone Disc
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 X1 | Trek Boone Disc5 Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | Trek IsoSpeed Cross |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB30 | Trek BB90 |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 4.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | Bontrager CX3 Team Issue |
| Brake | SRAM Rival | SRAM Rival |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | Bontrager VR-C |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized CX Pro Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport | Bontrager Tuned |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Montrose |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Hub | not listed | Bontrager centerlock |
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