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2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano vs 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

The 54 is the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano size closest to your 54 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 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

Compared with the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano in 54, the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano (54) and 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano is the colored outline on top.J 1026

Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 54Specialized Crux Comp Shimano, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 54Specialized Crux Comp Shimano 54Difference
Reach388388±0 mm
Stack560560±0 mm
Head tube angle7171.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.574−0.5°
Effective top tube543549+6 mm
Chainstay length425425±0 mm
Wheelbase10261023−3 mm
BB drop7872−6 mm
BB height280not listed
Standover781not listed
Seat tube length473not listed
Fork length401not listed
Head tube length125130+5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano minus the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoSpecialized Crux Comp Shimano

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 5 Sport ShimanoSport - Shimano GRX 800Specialized Crux Comp ShimanoComp Shimano GRX
FrameSpecialized Crux 5Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon
ForkS Works FACTSpecialized FACT carbon
ShifterShimano GRX RX820Shimano GRX RX820 820
DerailleurShimano RD-RX822-GS GRXShimano GRX RX822-GS
CassetteShimano XT M8100Shimano XT
ChainShimano XT M8100Shimano XT M8100
CranksetShimano GRX RX820Shimano GRX RX820
TirePathfinderSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
BrakeShimano GRX RX820Shimano GRX RX820
HandlebarSpecialized Adventure GearSpecialized Adventure Gear
StemRoval RapideSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Bar tapeSupacaz Super Sticky Kushnot listed
SeatpostS Works Tarmac SL8Roval Terra Carbon
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano BB
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss G540
Rotornot listedShimano 180mm CenterLock

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