2022 Specialized Crux Comp 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 Comp in 54, the Cervélo Áspero RX815 in 48 places the top of the head tube 55 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −55 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −33 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Comp, 54Cervélo Áspero RX815, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp 54 | Cervélo Áspero RX815 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 370 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 505 | −55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 420 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 | 990 | −33 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 78.5 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 794mm | 690 | −104 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 83 | −47 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 512 |
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
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 CompComp | Cervélo Áspero RX815GRX RX815 Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux FACT 10r | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized FACT 12r | Cervélo Aspero Fork |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 long cage | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano HG800 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1x | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Chainring | SRAM 40T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM GXP | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro | Panaracer Gravel King SK |
| Brake | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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