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2022 Specialized Crux Pro vs 2024 Colnago G3-X

The 49s is the Colnago G3-X size closest to your 54 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 Colnago G3-X

Compared with the Specialized Crux Pro in 54, the Colnago G3-X in 49s places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crux Pro (54)The Specialized Crux Pro frame drawn to scale.J 1023

Only the Specialized Crux Pro is drawn. The Colnago G3-X numbers we have for size 49s are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Pro 54Colnago G3-X 49sDifference
Reach388380−8 mm
Stack560554−6 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74.0±0.0°
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1023mmnot listed
BB drop72mm70−2 mm
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover794mmnot listed
Seat tube length521mmnot listed
Fork length401mm409+8 mm
Head tube length130mm122−8 mm

Differences are the Colnago G3-X minus the Specialized Crux Pro. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crux Pro, 2024 Colnago G3-X.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux ProColnago G3-X

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 ProProColnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTColnago G3-X
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonnot listed
ShifterSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM Rival
DerailleurSRAM Force XPLR eTap AXSSRAM Rival XPLR AXS
CassetteSRAM XPLRSRAM XG-1251
ChainSRAM ForceSRAM Rival
CranksetSRAM ForceSRAM Rival AXS
ChainringSRAM Force 1xnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
WheelsetRoval Terra CLFulcrum Rapid Red 900
TireSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BRPirelli Cinturato Gravel H
BrakeSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM Rival AXS
HandlebarRoval TerraDeda Manubrio
StemSpecialized Pro SLDeda Attacco
SeatpostRoval Terranot listed
SaddleSpecialized PowerPrologo Kappa
Rotornot listedSRAM Paceline
Bar tapenot listedColnago Cork

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