2022 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon vs 2024 Colnago G3-X
The 49s is the Colnago G3-X size closest to your 52 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 Colnago G3-X
Compared with the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon in 52, the Colnago G3-X in 49s places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon is drawn. The Colnago G3-X numbers we have for size 49s are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon 52 | Colnago G3-X 49s | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 380 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 554 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 71.5 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.0 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 74mm | 70 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 284mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 772mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 401mm | 409 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 122 | +7 mm |
Differences are the Colnago G3-X minus the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon, 2024 Colnago G3-X.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux FACT 12r CarbonColnago G3-X
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 | Colnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Crux FACT | Colnago G3-X |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1251 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | not listed | Deda Manubrio |
| Stem | not listed | Deda Attacco |
| Bar tape | not listed | Colnago Cork |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Kappa |
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