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2022 Specialized Crux Pro vs 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815

The 54 is the Cervélo Áspero RX815 size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Pro. 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 Pro in 52, the Cervélo Áspero RX815 in 54 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crux Pro (52) and 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815 (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Crux Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cervélo Áspero RX815 is the colored outline on top.J 1014

Specialized Crux Pro, 52Cervélo Áspero RX815, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Pro 52Cervélo Áspero RX815 54Difference
Reach382mm388+6 mm
Stack547mm555+8 mm
Head tube angle71.25°72+0.8°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm420−5 mm
Wheelbase1014mm1010−4 mm
BB drop74mm76+2 mm
BB height284mmnot listed
Standover772mm764−8 mm
Seat tube length496mmnot listed
Fork length401mmnot listed
Head tube length115mm133+18 mm
Effective top tubenot listed553

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux ProCervélo 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 ProProCervélo Áspero RX815GRX RX815 Di2
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTnot listed
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonCervélo Aspero Fork
ShifterSRAM Force eTap AXSnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Force XPLR eTap AXSnot listed
CassetteSRAM XPLRShimano HG800
ChainSRAM Forcenot listed
CranksetSRAM ForceShimano GRX RX810
ChainringSRAM Force 1xnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetRoval Terra CLnot listed
TireSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BRPanaracer Gravel King SK
BrakeSRAM Force eTap AXSnot listed
HandlebarRoval Terranot listed
StemSpecialized Pro SLnot listed
SeatpostRoval Terranot listed
SaddleSpecialized Powernot listed
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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