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2022 Specialized Crux Expert vs 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815

The 58 is the Cervélo Áspero RX815 size closest to your 58 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 Cervélo Áspero RX815

Compared with the Specialized Crux Expert in 58, the Cervélo Áspero RX815 in 58 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+1 mm
About the same
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crux Expert (58) and 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815 (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Crux Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cervélo Áspero RX815 is the colored outline on top.J 1045

Specialized Crux Expert, 58Cervélo Áspero RX815, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Expert 58Cervélo Áspero RX815 58Difference
Reach405mm406+1 mm
Stack598mm605+7 mm
Head tube angle72.25°72−0.3°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm420−5 mm
Wheelbase1045mm1046+1 mm
BB drop72mm73.5+2 mm
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover841mm814−27 mm
Seat tube length576mmnot listed
Fork length401mmnot listed
Head tube length167mm188+21 mm
Effective top tubenot listed591

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux ExpertCervélo 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 ExpertExpertCervélo Áspero RX815GRX RX815 Di2
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTnot listed
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonCervélo Aspero Fork
ShifterSRAM Rival eTAP AXSnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXSnot listed
CassetteSRAM XPLRShimano HG800
ChainSRAM Rivalnot listed
CranksetSRAM RivalShimano GRX RX810
ChainringSRAM Rival 1xnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetRoval Terra Cnot listed
TireSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BRPanaracer Gravel King SK
BrakeSRAM Rival eTap AXSnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Adventure Gearnot listed
StemSpecialized Pro SLnot listed
SeatpostRoval Terranot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Expertnot listed
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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