2022 Specialized Crux vs 2023 Canyon Inflite
The S is the Canyon Inflite size closest to your 52 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 Canyon Inflite
Compared with the Specialized Crux in 52, the Canyon Inflite in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux, 52Canyon Inflite, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 52 | Canyon Inflite S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 388 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 547 | 547 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 72.25 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014mm | 1006 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 284mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 772mm | 807 | +35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 496mm | 512 | +16 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 119 | +4 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Inflite minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux, 2023 Canyon Inflite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized CruxCanyon Inflite
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.
| Part | Specialized CruxCrux Frameset | Canyon InfliteInflite CFR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized CruX FACT | Canyon Inflite CFR |
| Fork | not listed | Canyon FK0114 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | not listed | Rotor Aldhu Inspider |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Pressfit BB92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss CRC 1100 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe X-One R |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-CL900 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Canyon CP0018 CF |
| Bar tape | not listed | Canyon Ergospeed Gel |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon S14 Fliphead |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia SLR |
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