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2025 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

The 480 is the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Comp. 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 SRAM XPLR

Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp in 52, the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR 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

2025 Specialized Crux Comp (52)The Specialized Crux Comp frame drawn to scale.J 1014

Only the Specialized Crux Comp is drawn. The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR numbers we have for size 480 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Comp 52Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR 480Difference
Reach382mm380−2 mm
Stack547mm554+7 mm
Head tube angle71.25°71.5+0.3°
Seat tube angle74°74±0.0°
Effective top tube539539±0 mm
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1014mmnot listed
BB drop74mm72−2 mm
BB height284mmnot listed
Standover772mmnot listed
Seat tube length496mmnot listed
Fork length401mm406+5 mm
Head tube length115mmnot listed

Differences are the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Crux Comp, 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux CompColnago 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 CompCompColnago G4-X SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x
FrameSpecialized Crux FACTColnago G4-X
ForkSpecialized S-Works FACT CarbonColnago G4-X Carbon
ShifterShimano GRX RX820SRAM Force
DerailleurShimano GRX RX822-GSSRAM RD-FRC Force
CassetteShimano XTSRAM Force
ChainShimano XT M8100SRAM CN-FRC Force
CranksetShimano GRX RX820SRAM DUB
ChainringShimano GRX RX820SRAM 40T
Bottom bracketShimano Threaded BSASRAM DUB
WheelsetDT Swiss G540Vision SC45
TireSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BRPirelli Cinturato Gravel
BrakeShimano GRX RX820SRAM Force
HandlebarSpecialized Adventure GearColnago CC.01 Wide
StemSpecialized 3D-Forged Alloynot listed
Bar tapeSupacaz Super Sticky Kushnot listed
SeatpostRoval TerraColnago Carbon D-Shape
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSelle 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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