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2022 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815

The 54 is the Cervélo Áspero RX815 size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Comp. 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 Cervélo Áspero RX815

Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp in 52, the Cervélo Áspero RX815 in 54 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crux Comp (52) and 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815 (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Crux Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cervélo Áspero RX815 is the colored outline on top.J 1014

Specialized Crux Comp, 52Cervélo Áspero RX815, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Comp 52Cervélo Áspero RX815 54Difference
Reach382388+6 mm
Stack547555+8 mm
Head tube angle71.25°72+0.8°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm420−5 mm
Wheelbase1014mm1010−4 mm
BB drop74mm76+2 mm
BB height284mmnot listed
Standover772mm764−8 mm
Seat tube length496mmnot listed
Fork length401mmnot listed
Head tube length115mm133+18 mm
Effective top tubenot listed553

Differences are the Cervélo Áspero RX815 minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux Comp, 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux CompCervélo Áspero RX815

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 Crux CompCompCervélo Áspero RX815GRX RX815 Di2
FrameSpecialized Crux FACT 10rnot listed
ForkSpecialized FACT 12rCervélo Aspero Fork
ShifterSRAM Rival 1not listed
DerailleurSRAM Rival 1 long cagenot listed
CassetteSRAM XPLRShimano HG800
ChainKMC X11not listed
CranksetSRAM Rival 1xShimano GRX RX810
ChainringSRAM 40Tnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM GXPnot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss G540 Discnot listed
TireSpecialized Pathfinder ProPanaracer Gravel King SK
BrakeSRAM Rivalnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Adventure Gearnot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-forgednot listed
Bar tapeSupacaz Super Sticky Kushnot listed
SeatpostRoval Terranot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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