2023 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2023 Canyon Inflite
The M is the Canyon Inflite size closest to your 56 Specialized Crux Comp. 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 Canyon Inflite
Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp in 56, the Canyon Inflite in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux Comp, 56Canyon Inflite, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp 56 | Canyon Inflite M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 393 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 578 | 572 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1033 | 1018 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 816mm | 839 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 546mm | 542 | −4 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 147mm | 146 | −1 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Inflite minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Crux Comp, 2023 Canyon Inflite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux CompCanyon Inflite
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 CompComp | Canyon InfliteInflite CFR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized CruX FACT | Canyon Inflite CFR |
| Fork | Specialized FACT 12R Carbon | Canyon FK0114 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival | Rotor Aldhu Inspider |
| Chainring | SRAM Rival 1x | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | DT Swiss CRC 1100 |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Schwalbe X-One R |
| Brake | SRAM Rival | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Canyon CP0018 CF |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Canyon S14 Fliphead |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Selle Italia SLR |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Pressfit BB92 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-CL900 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Canyon Ergospeed Gel |
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