2025 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon vs 2026 Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon is drawn. The Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR numbers we have for size S are missing the reach and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon 49 | Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 530mm | 561 | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.3 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74.3 | −1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 512mm | 527 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 422 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 74mm | 75 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 284mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 749mm | 742 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 466mm | 485 | +19 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 142 | +42 mm |
Differences are the Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR minus the Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Crux FACT 12r Carbon, 2026 Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux FACT 12r CarbonArgon 18 Subito eGravel 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.
| Part | Specialized Crux FACT 12r CarbonS-Works FACT 12r Carbon | Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLRApex AXS XPLR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Crux FACT | Argon 18 Subito eGravel |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | Argon 18 TDS-C |
| Fork | not listed | Argon 18 Subito |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1231 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle X35 |
| Wheelset | not listed | FSA NS AGX i21 |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Terreno Dry |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM G2 CleanSweep |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Stem | not listed | FSA OS-167 Omega |
| Bar tape | not listed | Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.69 SRS |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Proxim W350 |
| Light | not listed | Litemove 110 LUX, Litemove 70 LUX |
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