2025 Specialized Crux Expert vs 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR
The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR size closest to your 54 is the 480. Compare the 480 instead
What changes on the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Specialized Crux Expert in 54, the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR in 520 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +13 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
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux Expert is drawn. The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR numbers we have for size 520 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert 54 | Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR 520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388mm | 390 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 560mm | 573 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 560 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72mm | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 794mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 521mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 401mm | 406 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | not listed |
Differences are the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR minus the Specialized Crux Expert. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Crux Expert, 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux ExpertColnago 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.
| Part | Specialized Crux ExpertExpert | Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r | Colnago G4-X |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival Etap AXS | SRAM Force |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | SRAM RD-FRC Force |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | SRAM Force |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | SRAM CN-FRC Force |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival | SRAM DUB |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra C | Vision SC45 |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | SRAM Force |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon | Colnago Carbon D-Shape |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow |
| Fork | not listed | Colnago G4-X Carbon |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 40T |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine XR |
| Grips | not listed | Colnago Grip Black |
| Headset | not listed | Acros 42x52x7 |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Colnago Matte Black |
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