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2022 Specialized Crux vs 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano

The 480 is the Colnago G4-X Shimano size closest to your 54 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 Colnago G4-X Shimano

Compared with the Specialized Crux in 54, the Colnago G4-X Shimano in 480 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crux (54)The Specialized Crux frame drawn to scale.J 1023

Only the Specialized Crux is drawn. The Colnago G4-X Shimano numbers we have for size 480 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux 54Colnago G4-X Shimano 480Difference
Reach388380−8 mm
Stack560554−6 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74±0.0°
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1023mmnot listed
BB drop72mm72±0 mm
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover794mmnot listed
Seat tube length521mm480−41 mm
Fork length401mm406+5 mm
Head tube length130mmnot listed
Effective top tubenot listed539

Differences are the Colnago G4-X Shimano minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux, 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized CruxColnago G4-X Shimano

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 CruxCrux FramesetColnago G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX 822 1x
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTColnago G4-X
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX822
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX RX822
Cassettenot listedShimano GRX
Cranksetnot listedShimano GRX
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX
Bottom bracketnot listedAcros T47
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum Lite ER
Tirenot listedPirelli Cinturato Gravel
Brakenot listedShimano GRX RX820
Rotornot listedShimano RT-MT800
Handlebarnot listedDeda Gravel 100
Stemnot listedDeda Gravel
Headsetnot listedAcros T47
Seatpostnot listedColnago D-shape
Saddlenot listedSelle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow FeC
Bottle cagenot listedColnago Matt Black

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