2025 Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon vs 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

What changes on the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

Compared with the Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon in 54, the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR in 450 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack

−25 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−17 mm

Shorter 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

Only the Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon is drawn. The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR numbers we have for size 450 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR minus the Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon, 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux FACT 10r CarbonColnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

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.