2022 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon vs 2023 Canyon Inflite
The M is the Canyon Inflite size closest to your 56 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon. 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 FACT 12r Carbon in 56, the Canyon Inflite in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon, 56Canyon Inflite, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon 56 | Canyon Inflite M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397mm | 393 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 578mm | 572 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1033mm | 1018 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 816mm | 839 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 546mm | 542 | −4 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 147mm | 146 | −1 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Inflite minus the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon, 2023 Canyon Inflite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux FACT 12r CarbonCanyon 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 Crux FACT 12r CarbonS-Works FACT 12r Carbon | Canyon InfliteInflite CFR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Crux FACT | Canyon Inflite CFR |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | Canyon S14 Fliphead |
| 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia SLR |
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