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2017 Specialized Diverge Comp vs 2019 Specialized Crux

The 61 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 64 Specialized Diverge Comp. 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

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Comp in 64, the Specialized Crux in 61 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−40 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−7 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−11 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Diverge Comp (64) and 2019 Specialized Crux (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux is the colored outline on top.J 1054

Specialized Diverge Comp, 64Specialized Crux, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Comp 64Specialized Crux 61Difference
Reach409mm402mm−7 mm
Stack658mm618mm−40 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube616mm597mm−19 mm
Chainstay length420mm425mm+5 mm
Wheelbase1054mm1043mm−11 mm
BB drop74mm67mm−7 mm
BB height273mm285.5mm+13 mm
Standover873.5mm861.5mm−12 mm
Seat tube length590mm600mm+10 mm
Fork length390mm400mm+10 mm
Head tube length235mm190mm−45 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Specialized Diverge Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Comp, 2019 Specialized Crux.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge CompSpecialized Crux

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 CompCompSpecialized CruxS-Works
ShifterShimano ST-RS685Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano XTR M9050 Di2
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-11Shimano Dura-Ace
CranksetPraxis ZayanteSpecialized S-Works Power
WheelsetDT Swiss R460Roval CLX 50
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pro 2BRSpecialized Tracer Pro
BrakeShimano BR-785Shimano Dura-Ace
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom CompSpecialized S-Works Phenom
Chainringnot listedPraxis Wave Tech

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