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2021 Specialized Crux vs 2023 Trek Boone Disc Frameset

The 54 is the Trek Boone Disc Frameset size closest to your 49 Specialized Crux. 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 in 49, the Trek Boone Disc Frameset in 54 places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+22 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+14 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Specialized Crux (49)The Specialized Crux frame drawn to scale.J 1007

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux 49Trek Boone Disc Frameset 54Difference
Reach369mm383+14 mm
Stack540mm562+22 mm
Head tube angle70.5°72.0°+1.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°not listed
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1007mm1010+3 mm
BB drop71mm68−3 mm
BB height281.5mmnot listed
Standover781.5mm779−3 mm
Seat tube length490mm513+23 mm
Fork length400mmnot listed
Head tube length115mm138+23 mm
Effective top tubenot listed544

Differences are the Trek Boone Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Crux, 2023 Trek Boone Disc Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized CruxTrek 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 CruxCruxTrek Boone Disc FramesetBoone Disc Frameset
ShifterSRAM Apexnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apex 1not listed
ChainKMC X11 Extranot listed
CranksetPraxis Alba M30not listed
Bottom bracketPraxis 6806not listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot listed
TireSpecialized Tracer Sportnot listed
BrakeSRAM Rival 1not listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedTrek Cross

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