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2018 Specialized Crux E5 vs 2020 Trek Boone Disc

The 52 is the Trek Boone Disc size closest to your 52 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

Compared with the Specialized Crux E5 in 52, the Trek Boone Disc in 52 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−7 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Crux E5 (52)The Specialized Crux E5 frame drawn to scale.J 1009

Only the Specialized Crux E5 is drawn. The Trek Boone Disc numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux E5 52Trek Boone Disc 52Difference
Reach375mm379+4 mm
Stack554mm547−7 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°not listed
Effective top tube534mm531−3 mm
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1009mm1005−4 mm
BB drop69mm70+1 mm
BB height279mmnot listed
Standover795mm761−34 mm
Seat tube length520mm493−27 mm
Fork length400mmnot listed
Head tube length125mm123−2 mm

Differences are the Trek Boone Disc minus the Specialized Crux E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crux E5, 2020 Trek Boone Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux E5Trek 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 E5E5Trek Boone Disc5 Disc
ShifterShimano TiagraSRAM Rival
DerailleurShimano TiagraSRAM Rival 1
CassetteShimano TiagraSRAM PG 1130
ChainKMC X-10SRAM PC-1130
CranksetPraxis Alba 2DPraxis Alba M24
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sportnot listed
TireSpecialized Tracer SportBontrager CX3 Team Issue
BrakeTektro SpyreSRAM Rival
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportBontrager Montrose
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedTrek IsoSpeed Cross
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB90
Rimnot listedBontrager Affinity
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Comp VR-C
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Tuned seatmast cap

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