2023 Specialized Crux Pro vs 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano
The 480 is the Colnago G4-X Shimano size closest to your 54 Specialized Crux Pro. 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 Pro in 54, the Colnago G4-X Shimano in 480 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- 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
Only the Specialized Crux Pro is drawn. The Colnago G4-X Shimano numbers we have for size 480 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro 54 | Colnago G4-X Shimano 480 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388mm | 380 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 560mm | 554 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 794mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 521mm | 480 | −41 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | 406 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 539 |
Differences are the Colnago G4-X Shimano minus the Specialized Crux Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Crux Pro, 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux ProColnago 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 ProPro | Colnago G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX 822 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized CruX FACT | Colnago G4-X |
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano GRX |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force | Shimano GRX |
| Chainring | SRAM Force 1x | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Acros T47 |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CL | Fulcrum Lite ER |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | SRAM Force eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra | Deda Gravel 100 |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Deda Gravel |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Colnago D-shape |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow FeC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros T47 |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Colnago Matt Black |
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