2026 Specialized Crux Pro SRAM XPLR E1 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 Pro SRAM XPLR E1 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 Pro SRAM XPLR E1 is drawn. The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR numbers we have for size 450 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro SRAM XPLR E1 54 | Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 371 | −17 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 535 | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549 | 524 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72 | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 286 | not listed | |
| Standover | 794 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 521 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 401mm | 406 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed |
Differences are the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR minus the Specialized Crux Pro SRAM XPLR E1. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Crux Pro SRAM XPLR E1, 2026 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Pro SRAM XPLR E1Colnago 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 Pro SRAM XPLR E1Pro SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 | Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux FACT | Colnago G4-X |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works | Colnago G4-X Carbon |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD | SRAM Force |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 | SRAM RD-FRC Force |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 | SRAM Force |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | SRAM CN-FRC Force |
| Crankset | SRAM Force E1 XPLR | SRAM DUB |
| Chainring | SRAM 40 | SRAM 40T |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CL | Vision SC45 |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Force |
| Rotor | SRAM 180mm CenterLock | SRAM CenterLine XR |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Colnago Carbon D-Shape |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Pro Mirror | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow |
| Grips | not listed | Colnago Grip Black |
| Headset | not listed | Acros 42x52x7 |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Colnago Matte Black |
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