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2015 Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport A1 in 54, the Specialized Crux EVO in 560.0 places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+19 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+22 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Diverge Sport A1 (54) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (560.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Sport A1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux EVO is the colored outline on top.J 1000

Specialized Diverge Sport A1, 54Specialized Crux EVO, 560.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Sport A1 54Specialized Crux EVO 560.0Difference
Reach380mm384mm+4 mm
Stack564mm583mm+19 mm
Head tube angle72°72°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.25°−0.3°
Effective top tube548mmnot listed
Chainstay length415mm425mm+10 mm
Wheelbase1000mm1022mm+22 mm
BB drop71.5mmnot listed
Standover776mm807mm+31 mm
Seat tube length466mm550mm+84 mm
Head tube length134mm155mm+21 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport A1Sport A1Specialized Crux EVOEVO
ShifterShimano SoraShimano Di2
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano Ultegra Di2
ChainKMC X9Shimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano Soranot 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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