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2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld vs 2014 Specialized Crux EVO

The 560.0 is the Specialized Crux EVO size closest to your 56 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld. 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 Smartweld in 56, the Specialized Crux EVO in 560.0 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+11 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld (56) and 2014 Specialized Crux EVO (560.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux EVO is the colored outline on top.J 1011

Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld, 56Specialized Crux EVO, 560.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Comp Smartweld 56Specialized Crux EVO 560.0Difference
Reach387mm384mm−3 mm
Stack589mm583mm−6 mm
Head tube angle72.5°72°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.25°±0.0°
Effective top tube565mmnot listed
Chainstay length415mm425mm+10 mm
Wheelbase1011mm1022mm+11 mm
BB drop75.5mmnot listed
Standover785mm807mm+22 mm
Seat tube length485mm550mm+65 mm
Head tube length165mm155mm−10 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Comp SmartweldSpecialized 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 SmartweldComp SmartweldSpecialized Crux EVOEVO
ShifterShimano 685Shimano Di2
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Ultegra Di2
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-11Shimano Ultegra
CranksetPraxis TURN Zayantenot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 3.0Roval Rapide CL 40
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pronot listed
BrakeShimano 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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