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2022 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2024 Colnago G3-X

The Colnago G3-X size closest to your 54 is the 49s. Compare the 49s instead

What changes on the Colnago G3-X

Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp in 54, the Colnago G3-X in 55s places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+31 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+12 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crux Comp (54)The Specialized Crux Comp frame drawn to scale.J 1023

Only the Specialized Crux Comp is drawn. The Colnago G3-X numbers we have for size 55s are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Comp 54Colnago G3-X 55sDifference
Reach388400+12 mm
Stack560591+31 mm
Head tube angle71.571.6+0.1°
Seat tube angle7473.2−0.8°
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1023not listed
BB drop72mm70−2 mm
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover794mmnot listed
Seat tube length521mmnot listed
Fork length401mm409+8 mm
Head tube length130mm159+29 mm

Differences are the Colnago G3-X minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux Comp, 2024 Colnago G3-X.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux CompColnago G3-X

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 CompCompColnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike
FrameSpecialized Crux FACT 10rColnago G3-X
ForkSpecialized FACT 12rnot listed
ShifterSRAM Rival 1SRAM Rival
DerailleurSRAM Rival 1 long cageSRAM Rival XPLR AXS
CassetteSRAM XPLRSRAM XG-1251
ChainKMC X11SRAM Rival
CranksetSRAM Rival 1xSRAM Rival AXS
ChainringSRAM 40Tnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM GXPSRAM DUB
WheelsetDT Swiss G540 DiscFulcrum Rapid Red 900
TireSpecialized Pathfinder ProPirelli Cinturato Gravel H
BrakeSRAM RivalSRAM Rival AXS
HandlebarSpecialized Adventure GearDeda Manubrio
StemSpecialized 3D-forgedDeda Attacco
Bar tapeSupacaz Super Sticky KushColnago Cork
SeatpostRoval Terranot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power SportPrologo Kappa
Rotornot listedSRAM Paceline

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