2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano vs 2026 Liv Devote Advanced
The XS is the Liv Devote Advanced size closest to your 49 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano. 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 Liv Devote Advanced
Compared with the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano in 49, the Liv Devote Advanced in XS places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 49Liv Devote Advanced, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 49 | Liv Devote Advanced XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 380 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 523 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70.0 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 74.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 512 | 525 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1012 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 278 | not listed | |
| Standover | 753 | 681 | −72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 390 | −55 mm |
| Fork length | 401 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 90 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Liv Devote Advanced minus the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 2026 Liv Devote Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoLiv Devote Advanced
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 | Liv Devote AdvancedAdvanced 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux 5 | Liv Devote |
| Fork | S Works FACT | Liv Advanced Composite OverDrive |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX820 820 |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-RX822-GS GRX | Shimano GRX RX820 RX |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano HG710 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Tire | Pathfinder | Giant Crosscut Grip |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse |
| Stem | Roval Rapide | Giant Contact AeroLight |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works Tarmac SL8 | Giant D-Fuse composite |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Liv Grit |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant CXR 2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT 70 |
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