2015 Specialized Diverge Elite A1 vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO
The Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 54 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux EVO
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Elite A1 in 54, the Specialized Crux EVO in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Elite A1, 54Specialized Crux EVO, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Elite A1 54 | Specialized Crux EVO 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 375mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 554mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 425mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1009mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 776mm | 773mm | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 466mm | 510mm | +44 mm |
| Head tube length | 134mm | 125mm | −9 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
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 Diverge Elite A1Elite A1 | Specialized Crux EVOEVO |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Roval Rapide CL 40 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Specialized Cylinder |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Rear shock | not listed | Specialized SWAT Box |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Pro-Set |
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