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2016 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2018 Trek Boone Disc Frameset

The 54 is the Trek Boone Disc Frameset size closest to your 54.0 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 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Crux Elite in 54.0, the Trek Boone Disc Frameset in 54 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+4 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

2016 Specialized Crux Elite (54.0)The Specialized Crux Elite frame drawn to scale.J 1016

Only the Specialized Crux Elite is drawn. The Trek Boone Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Elite 54.0Trek Boone Disc Frameset 54Difference
Reach379383+4 mm
Stack566562−4 mm
Head tube angle71.572.0°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5not listed
Effective top tube547544−3 mm
Chainstay length425425±0 mm
Wheelbase10161010−6 mm
BB drop6968−1 mm
BB height281not listed
Seat tube length530513−17 mm
Fork length400not listed
Head tube length140138−2 mm
Standovernot listed779

Differences are the Trek Boone Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Crux Elite, 2018 Trek Boone Disc Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux EliteTrek Boone Disc Frameset

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 EliteElite X1Trek Boone Disc FramesetBoone Disc Frameset
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonTrek IsoSpeed Cross
ShifterSRAM Rivalnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Rival 1not listed
CassetteSRAM PG-1130not listed
ChainSRAM PC-1130not listed
CranksetSRAM Rival 1not listed
Bottom bracketSRAM BB30not listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 4.0not listed
TireSpecialized Terra Pronot listed
BrakeSRAM Rivalnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Compnot listed
StemSpecialized Comp Multinot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized CX Pro Gelnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Sportnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Compnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV

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