2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 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
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- 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
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 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 5 Sport Shimano 54 | Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | not listed | |
| Stack | 560 | 561 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.3 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.3 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 527 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 422 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 78 | 75 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 781 | 742 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473 | 485 | +12 mm |
| Fork length | 401 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 142 | +17 mm |
Differences are the Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR minus the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 2026 Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoArgon 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 5 Sport ShimanoSport - Shimano GRX 800 | Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLRApex AXS XPLR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux 5 | Argon 18 Subito eGravel |
| Fork | S Works FACT | Argon 18 Subito |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-RX822-GS GRX | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM XG-1231 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Tire | Pathfinder | Vittoria Terreno Dry |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Stem | Roval Rapide | FSA OS-167 Omega |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss |
| Seatpost | S Works Tarmac SL8 | Argon 18 TDS-C |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Proxim W350 |
| 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 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM G2 CleanSweep |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.69 SRS |
| Light | not listed | Litemove 110 LUX, Litemove 70 LUX |
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