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2018 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2020 Trek Boone Disc Frameset

The 50 is the Trek Boone Disc Frameset size closest to your 49 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 49, the Trek Boone Disc Frameset 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 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−6 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

2018 Specialized Crux Elite (49)The Specialized Crux Elite frame drawn to scale.J 1007

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Elite 49Trek Boone Disc Frameset 50Difference
Reach369mm375+6 mm
Stack540mm534−6 mm
Head tube angle70.5°71.0°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73°not listed
Effective top tube509mm518+9 mm
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1007mm1001−6 mm
BB drop67mm70+3 mm
BB height281.5mmnot listed
Standover781.5mm747−35 mm
Seat tube length490mm476−14 mm
Fork length400mmnot listed
Head tube length115mm110−5 mm

Differences are the Trek Boone Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crux Elite, 2020 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
ShifterSRAM Rival 1not listed
DerailleurSRAM Rival 1not listed
CassetteSRAM PG 1130not listed
ChainSRAM PC-1130not listed
CranksetSRAM Rival 1not listed
WheelsetRoval SLX 24not listed
TireSpecialized Terra Pronot listed
BrakeSRAM Rival 1not listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Compnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedTrek IsoSpeed Cross

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