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2023 Specialized Crux vs 2024 Colnago G3-X

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

What changes on the Colnago G3-X

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
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

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 54Colnago G3-X 52sDifference
Head tube angle71.5°71.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm440+15 mm
Wheelbase1023mmnot listed
BB drop72mm70−2 mm
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover794mmnot listed
Seat tube length521mmnot listed
Fork length401mm409+8 mm
Head tube length130mm140+10 mm
Reachnot listed390
Stacknot listed573

Differences are the Colnago G3-X minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Crux, 2024 Colnago G3-X.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized CruxColnago 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 CruxCrux FramesetColnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTColnago G3-X
Shifternot listedSRAM Rival
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Rival XPLR AXS
Cassettenot listedSRAM XG-1251
Chainnot listedSRAM Rival
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Rival AXS
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum Rapid Red 900
Tirenot listedPirelli Cinturato Gravel H
Brakenot listedSRAM Rival AXS
Rotornot listedSRAM Paceline
Handlebarnot listedDeda Manubrio
Stemnot listedDeda Attacco
Bar tapenot listedColnago Cork
Saddlenot listedPrologo Kappa

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