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2024 Specialized Crux Pro vs 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR size closest to your 56 is the 520. Compare the 520 instead

What changes on the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

Compared with the Specialized Crux Pro in 56, the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR in 570 places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+22 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+13 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2024 Specialized Crux Pro (56)The Specialized Crux Pro frame drawn to scale.J 1033

Only the Specialized Crux Pro is drawn. The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR numbers we have for size 570 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Pro 56Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR 570Difference
Reach397mm410+13 mm
Stack578mm600+22 mm
Head tube angle72°71.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1033mmnot listed
BB drop72mm70−2 mm
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover816mmnot listed
Seat tube length546mmnot listed
Fork length401mm406+5 mm
Head tube length147mmnot listed
Effective top tubenot listed596

Differences are the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR minus the Specialized Crux Pro. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Crux Pro, 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux ProColnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

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 Crux ProProColnago G4-X SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTColnago G4-X
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonColnago G4-X Carbon
ShifterSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM Force
DerailleurSRAM Force XPLR eTap AXSSRAM RD-FRC Force
CassetteSRAM XPLRSRAM Force
ChainSRAM ForceSRAM CN-FRC Force
CranksetSRAM ForceSRAM DUB
ChainringSRAM Force 1xSRAM 40T
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
WheelsetRoval Terra CLVision SC45
TirePathfinderPirelli Cinturato Gravel
BrakeSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM Force
HandlebarRoval TerraColnago CC.01 Wide
StemSpecialized Pro SLnot listed
SeatpostRoval TerraColnago Carbon D-Shape
SaddleSpecialized PowerSelle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine XR
Gripsnot listedColnago Grip Black
Headsetnot listedAcros 42x52x7
Bottle cagenot listedColnago Matte Black

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