2023 Specialized Crux Expert vs 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano
The 480 is the Colnago G4-X Shimano size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Expert. 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 G4-X Shimano
Compared with the Specialized Crux Expert in 52, the Colnago G4-X Shimano in 480 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux Expert is drawn. The Colnago G4-X Shimano numbers we have for size 480 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert 52 | Colnago G4-X Shimano 480 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 380 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 554 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 71.5 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 74mm | 72 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 284mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 772mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 496mm | 480 | −16 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | 406 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 539 |
Differences are the Colnago G4-X Shimano minus the Specialized Crux Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Crux Expert, 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux ExpertColnago G4-X Shimano
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 ExpertExpert | Colnago G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX 822 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized CruX FACT | Colnago G4-X |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano GRX |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Acros T47 |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra C | Fulcrum Lite ER |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Colnago D-shape |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow FeC |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Deda Gravel 100 |
| Stem | not listed | Deda Gravel |
| Headset | not listed | Acros T47 |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Colnago Matt Black |
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