2022 Specialized Crux Pro vs 2023 Cervélo Áspero RX815
The 56 is the Cervélo Áspero RX815 size closest to your 56 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 56, the Cervélo Áspero RX815 in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Pro, 56Cervélo Áspero RX815, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro 56 | Cervélo Áspero RX815 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397mm | 397 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 578mm | 580 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 420 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1033mm | 1027 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 76 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 816mm | 788 | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 546mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 147mm | 159 | +12 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 575 |
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
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 ProPro | Cervélo Áspero RX815GRX RX815 Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized CruX FACT | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | Cervélo Aspero Fork |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR eTap AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano HG800 |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Chainring | SRAM Force 1x | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Panaracer Gravel King SK |
| Brake | SRAM Force eTap AXS | not listed |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | not listed |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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