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2022 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano

The 450 is the Colnago G4-X Shimano size closest to your 49 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 Colnago G4-X Shimano

Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp in 49, the Colnago G4-X Shimano in 450 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−4 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crux Comp (49)The Specialized Crux Comp frame drawn to scale.J 1008

Only the Specialized Crux Comp is drawn. The Colnago G4-X Shimano numbers we have for size 450 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Comp 49Colnago G4-X Shimano 450Difference
Reach375371−4 mm
Stack530535+5 mm
Head tube angle70.5°71+0.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°74−1.5°
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1008mmnot listed
BB drop74mm72−2 mm
BB height284mmnot listed
Standover749mmnot listed
Seat tube length466mm450−16 mm
Fork length401mm406+5 mm
Head tube length100mmnot listed
Effective top tubenot listed524

Differences are the Colnago G4-X Shimano minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux Comp, 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux CompColnago G4-X Shimano

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 G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX 822 1x
FrameSpecialized Crux FACT 10rColnago G4-X
ForkSpecialized FACT 12rnot listed
ShifterSRAM Rival 1Shimano GRX RX822
DerailleurSRAM Rival 1 long cageShimano GRX RX822
CassetteSRAM XPLRShimano GRX
ChainKMC X11not listed
CranksetSRAM Rival 1xShimano GRX
ChainringSRAM 40TShimano GRX
Bottom bracketSRAM GXPAcros T47
WheelsetDT Swiss G540 DiscFulcrum Lite ER
TireSpecialized Pathfinder ProPirelli Cinturato Gravel
BrakeSRAM RivalShimano GRX RX820
HandlebarSpecialized Adventure GearDeda Gravel 100
StemSpecialized 3D-forgedDeda Gravel
Bar tapeSupacaz Super Sticky Kushnot listed
SeatpostRoval TerraColnago D-shape
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSelle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow FeC
Rotornot listedShimano RT-MT800
Headsetnot listedAcros T47
Bottle cagenot listedColnago Matt Black

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