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2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1 vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 610.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 58 Specialized Diverge Elite 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 Elite A1 in 58, the Specialized Crux EVO in 610.0 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1 (58) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (610.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Elite A1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux EVO is the colored outline on top.J 1029

Specialized Diverge Elite A1, 58Specialized Crux EVO, 610.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Elite A1 58Specialized Crux EVO 610.0Difference
Reach391mm392mm+1 mm
Stack622mm618mm−4 mm
Head tube angle72.5°73°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73°72.5°−0.5°
Effective top tube582mmnot listed
Chainstay length418mm425mm+7 mm
Wheelbase1029mm1031mm+2 mm
BB drop70mmnot listed
Standover829mm849mm+20 mm
Seat tube length510mm600mm+90 mm
Head tube length194mm190mm−4 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Elite 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 Elite A1Elite A1Specialized Crux EVOEVO
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano Di2
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano Ultegra Di2
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-10Shimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano Tiagranot 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
Stemnot listedSpecialized Pro-Set

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