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2015 Specialized Diverge A1 vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 610.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 61 Specialized Diverge A1. 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 EVO

Compared with the Specialized Diverge A1 in 61, the Specialized Crux EVO in 610.0 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−25 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Diverge A1 (61) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (610.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge A1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux EVO is the colored outline on top.J 1038

Specialized Diverge A1, 61Specialized Crux EVO, 610.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge A1 61Specialized Crux EVO 610.0Difference
Reach398mm392mm−6 mm
Stack643mm618mm−25 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube600mmnot listed
Chainstay length420mm425mm+5 mm
Wheelbase1038mm1031mm−7 mm
BB drop70mmnot listed
Standover851mm849mm−2 mm
Seat tube length535mm600mm+65 mm
Head tube length214mm190mm−24 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux EVO minus the Specialized Diverge A1. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Diverge A1, 2014 Specialized Crux EVO.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge A1Specialized Crux EVO

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 Diverge A1A1Specialized Crux EVOEVO
ShifterShimano Claris R2400Shimano Di2
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano Ultegra Di2
ChainKMC X9Shimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano Clarisnot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS ClassicRoval Rapide CL 40
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
BrakeTektro SpyreSpecialized Cylinder
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Toupe Expert
Framenot listedSpecialized CruX FACT
Rear shocknot listedSpecialized SWAT Box
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Stemnot listedSpecialized Pro-Set

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