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2015 Specialized Diverge Carbon vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 610.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 61 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 61, the Specialized Crux EVO in 610.0 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−24 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−8 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 Carbon (61) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (610.0), 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 1039

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Carbon 61Specialized Crux EVO 610.0Difference
Reach398mm392mm−6 mm
Stack642mm618mm−24 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube600mmnot listed
Chainstay length420mm425mm+5 mm
Wheelbase1039mm1031mm−8 mm
BB drop74mmnot listed
Standover851mm849mm−2 mm
Seat tube length555mm600mm+45 mm
Head tube length220mm190mm−30 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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