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2015 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 460.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 49 Specialized Diverge Expert 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 Expert Carbon in 49, the Specialized Crux EVO in 460.0 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−12 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+19 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+13 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon (49) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (460.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux EVO is the colored outline on top.J 989

Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon, 49Specialized Crux EVO, 460.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Expert Carbon 49Specialized Crux EVO 460.0Difference
Reach378mm366mm−12 mm
Stack525mm522mm−3 mm
Head tube angle71.25°69.5°−1.8°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube518mmnot listed
Chainstay length412mm425mm+13 mm
Wheelbase989mm1008mm+19 mm
BB drop77mmnot listed
Standover714mm725mm+11 mm
Seat tube length418mm470mm+52 mm
Head tube length100mm100mm±0 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

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

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