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2015 Specialized Diverge Carbon vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 540.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge Carbon. 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 Carbon in 54, the Specialized Crux EVO in 540.0 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Diverge Carbon (54) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (540.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Carbon is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux EVO is the colored outline on top.J 1000

Specialized Diverge Carbon, 54Specialized Crux EVO, 540.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Carbon 54Specialized Crux EVO 540.0Difference
Reach380mm378mm−2 mm
Stack564mm567mm+3 mm
Head tube angle72°71.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube548mmnot listed
Chainstay length415mm425mm+10 mm
Wheelbase1000mm1016mm+16 mm
BB drop75.5mmnot listed
Standover764mm790mm+26 mm
Seat tube length466mm530mm+64 mm
Head tube length140mm140mm±0 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge CarbonSpecialized 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 CarbonCarbon Di2Specialized Crux EVOEVO
ShifterShimano 105 R785Shimano Di2
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano Ultegra Di2
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
ChainShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
WheelsetRoval Control SL CX SCSRoval Rapide CL 40
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pronot listed
BrakeShimano BR-785Specialized Cylinder
SeatpostSpecialized Command Postnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ProSpecialized Toupe Expert
Framenot listedSpecialized CruX FACT
Rear shocknot listedSpecialized SWAT Box
Stemnot listedSpecialized Pro-Set

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