2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano vs 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano
The 56 is the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano size closest to your 56 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 56, the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 56Specialized Crux Comp Shimano, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 56 | Specialized Crux Comp Shimano 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 397 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 578 | 578 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 566 | 568 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1039 | 1033 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 72 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 803 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 497 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 401 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 142 | 147 | +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
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 | Specialized Crux Comp ShimanoComp Shimano GRX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux 5 | Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon |
| Fork | S Works FACT | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX820 820 |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-RX822-GS GRX | Shimano GRX RX822-GS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Tire | Pathfinder | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | Roval Rapide | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works Tarmac SL8 | Roval Terra Carbon |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G540 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano 180mm CenterLock |
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