2016 Specialized Diverge A1 vs 2018 Specialized Crux E5
The Specialized Crux E5 size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux E5
Compared with the Specialized Diverge A1 in 54.0, the Specialized Crux E5 in 52 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge A1, 54.0Specialized Crux E5, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge A1 54.0 | Specialized Crux E5 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 375mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 554mm | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | 534mm | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 425mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 1009mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 69mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 274 | 279mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 795mm | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 466 | 520mm | +54 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 134 | 125mm | −9 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux E5 minus the Specialized Diverge A1. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Diverge A1, 2018 Specialized Crux E5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge A1Specialized Crux E5
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.
| Part | Specialized Diverge A1A1 | Specialized Crux E5E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris | Praxis Alba 2D |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Tracer Sport |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Tektro Spyre |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
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