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2015 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 610.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 64 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 64, the Specialized Crux EVO in 610.0 places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−39 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−17 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−23 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 Expert Carbon (64) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (610.0), 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 1054

Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon, 64Specialized Crux EVO, 610.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Expert Carbon 64Specialized Crux EVO 610.0Difference
Reach409mm392mm−17 mm
Stack657mm618mm−39 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube616mmnot listed
Chainstay length420mm425mm+5 mm
Wheelbase1054mm1031mm−23 mm
BB drop74mmnot listed
Standovernot listed849mm
Seat tube length590mm600mm+10 mm
Head tube length235mm190mm−45 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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