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2026 Specialized Crux SRAM XPLR 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 SRAM XPLR 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

2026 Specialized Crux SRAM XPLR (54)The Specialized Crux SRAM XPLR frame drawn to scale.J 1023

Only the Specialized Crux SRAM XPLR is drawn. The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR numbers we have for size 520 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux SRAM XPLR 54Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR 520Difference
Reach388390+2 mm
Stack560573+13 mm
Head tube angle71.571.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle7473.5−0.5°
Effective top tube549560+11 mm
Chainstay length425430+5 mm
Wheelbase1023not listed
BB drop7270−2 mm
Head tube length130not listed
Fork lengthnot listed406

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux SRAM XPLRColnago 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 SRAM XPLRS-Works SRAM RED XPLR AXSColnago G4-X SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x
FrameS Works FACT 12rColnago G4-X
ForkSpecialized FACTColnago G4-X Carbon
ShifterSRAM XPLR REDSRAM Force
DerailleurSRAM XPLR REDSRAM RD-FRC Force
CassetteSRAM XPLR REDSRAM Force
ChainSRAM RED E1SRAM CN-FRC Force
CranksetSRAM AXS REDSRAM DUB
ChainringSRAM Red AXS 40tSRAM 40T
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB GXSRAM DUB
WheelsetRoval Terra CLX IIVision SC45
TirePathfinderPirelli Cinturato Gravel
BrakeSRAM AXS REDSRAM Force
RotorSRAM 180mm CenterLockSRAM CenterLine XR
HandlebarRoval TerraColnago CC.01 Wide
StemS Works SLnot listed
SeatpostRoval AlpinistColnago Carbon D-Shape
SaddleS Works PowerSelle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow
Gripsnot listedColnago Grip Black
Headsetnot listedAcros 42x52x7
Bottle cagenot listedColnago Matte Black

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