2023 Specialized Crux vs 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano
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 G4-X Shimano
- 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
- +5 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
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 54 | Colnago G4-X Shimano 520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72mm | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 794mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 521mm | 520 | −1 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | 406 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 390 | |
| Stack | not listed | 573 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 560 |
Differences are the Colnago G4-X Shimano minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Crux, 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized CruxColnago G4-X Shimano
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.
| Part | Specialized CruxCrux Frameset | Colnago G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX 822 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized CruX FACT | Colnago G4-X |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Acros T47 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Lite ER |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Deda Gravel 100 |
| Stem | not listed | Deda Gravel |
| Headset | not listed | Acros T47 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Colnago D-shape |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow FeC |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Colnago Matt Black |
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