2022 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon vs 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815
The Cervélo Áspero RX815 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cervélo Áspero RX815
Compared with the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon in 54, the Cervélo Áspero RX815 in 56 places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon, 54Cervélo Áspero RX815, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon 54 | Cervélo Áspero RX815 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388mm | 397 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 560mm | 580 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 420 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023mm | 1027 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 76 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 794mm | 788 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 159 | +29 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 575 |
Differences are the Cervélo Áspero RX815 minus the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon, 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux FACT 12r CarbonCervélo Áspero RX815
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 | Cervélo Áspero RX815GRX RX815 Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Crux FACT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Cervélo Aspero Fork |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG800 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Tire | not listed | Panaracer Gravel King SK |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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