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2023 Specialized Crux vs 2023 Canyon Inflite

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Canyon Inflite

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−5 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Crux numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux 54Canyon Inflite MDifference
Head tube angle71.5°72.5+1.0°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1023mm1018−5 mm
BB drop72mmnot listed
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover794mm839+45 mm
Seat tube length521mm542+21 mm
Fork length401mmnot listed
Head tube length130mm146+16 mm
Reachnot listed393
Stacknot listed572

Differences are the Canyon Inflite minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Crux, 2023 Canyon Inflite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized CruxCanyon Inflite

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 CruxCrux FramesetCanyon InfliteInflite CFR
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTCanyon Inflite CFR
Forknot listedCanyon FK0114
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9200
Chainnot listedShimano XTR
Cranksetnot listedRotor Aldhu Inspider
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano Pressfit BB92
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss CRC 1100
Tirenot listedSchwalbe X-One R
Brakenot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9270
Rotornot listedShimano RT-CL900
Handlebarnot listedCanyon CP0018 CF
Bar tapenot listedCanyon Ergospeed Gel
Seatpostnot listedCanyon S14 Fliphead
Saddlenot listedSelle Italia SLR

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