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2019 Specialized Crux Elite vs 2021 Trek Crockett Disc Frameset

The 54 is the Trek Crockett Disc Frameset size closest to your 54 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 Crockett Disc Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Crux Elite in 54, the Trek Crockett Disc Frameset in 54 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−10 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2019 Specialized Crux Elite (54)The Specialized Crux Elite frame drawn to scale.J 1020

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Elite 54Trek Crockett Disc Frameset 54Difference
Reach382mm383+1 mm
Stack566mm562−4 mm
Head tube angle71.5°72.0°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Effective top tube550mm544−6 mm
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1020mm1010−10 mm
BB drop69mm68−1 mm
BB height283.5mmnot listed
Standover808.5mm779−30 mm
Seat tube length530mm513−17 mm
Fork length400mmnot listed
Head tube length140mm138−2 mm

Differences are the Trek Crockett Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Crux Elite, 2021 Trek Crockett Disc Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux EliteTrek Crockett 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 EliteEliteTrek Crockett Disc FramesetCrockett Disc Frameset
ShifterSRAM Rival 1not listed
DerailleurSRAM Rival 1not listed
CassetteSRAM PG 1130not listed
ChainKMC X11 ELnot listed
CranksetPraxis Zayantenot listed
ChainringPraxis Wave Technot listed
Bottom bracketPraxis M30not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470not listed
TireSpecialized Tracer Pronot listed
BrakeSRAM Rival 1not listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Compnot listed
Framenot listedTrek Alpha
Forknot listedTrek Cross

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