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2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 490.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge Comp 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 Comp Carbon in 52, the Specialized Crux EVO in 490.0 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−9 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+12 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+13 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon (52) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (490.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux EVO is the colored outline on top.J 995

Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon, 52Specialized Crux EVO, 490.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Comp Carbon 52Specialized Crux EVO 490.0Difference
Reach378mm369mm−9 mm
Stack544mm541mm−3 mm
Head tube angle71.25°70.5°−0.8°
Seat tube angle74°75.5°+1.5°
Effective top tube536mmnot listed
Chainstay length412mm425mm+13 mm
Wheelbase995mm1007mm+12 mm
BB drop77mmnot listed
Standover740mm754mm+14 mm
Seat tube length447mm490mm+43 mm
Head tube length120mm115mm−5 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Comp 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 Comp CarbonComp CarbonSpecialized Crux EVOEVO
ShifterShimano 685Shimano Di2
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Ultegra Di2
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-11Shimano Ultegra
CranksetPraxis TURN Zayantenot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 4.0Roval Rapide CL 40
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pronot listed
BrakeShimano BR-785, Shimano 785Specialized Cylinder
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom CompSpecialized Toupe Expert
Framenot listedSpecialized CruX FACT
Rear shocknot listedSpecialized SWAT Box
Stemnot listedSpecialized Pro-Set

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