2022 Specialized Crux Expert vs 2023 Canyon Inflite
The S is the Canyon Inflite size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Expert. 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 Canyon Inflite
Compared with the Specialized Crux Expert in 52, the Canyon Inflite in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux Expert, 52Canyon Inflite, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert 52 | Canyon Inflite S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 388 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 547 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 72.25 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014mm | 1006 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 284mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 772mm | 807 | +35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 496mm | 512 | +16 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 119 | +4 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Inflite minus the Specialized Crux Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux Expert, 2023 Canyon Inflite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux ExpertCanyon Inflite
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 ExpertExpert | Canyon InfliteInflite CFR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized CruX FACT | Canyon Inflite CFR |
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | Canyon FK0114 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival | Rotor Aldhu Inspider |
| Chainring | SRAM Rival 1x | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano Pressfit BB92 |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra C | DT Swiss CRC 1100 |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Schwalbe X-One R |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Canyon CP0018 CF |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Canyon S14 Fliphead |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Selle Italia SLR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-CL900 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Canyon Ergospeed Gel |
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