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2017 Specialized Diverge Expert vs 2019 Specialized Crux

The Specialized Crux size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Crux

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Expert in 54, the Specialized Crux in 58 places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+32 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+33 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Diverge Expert (54) and 2019 Specialized Crux (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux is the colored outline on top.J 1001

Specialized Diverge Expert, 54Specialized Crux, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Expert 54Specialized Crux 58Difference
Reach380mm395mm+15 mm
Stack565mm597mm+32 mm
Head tube angle72°72.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube547mm578mm+31 mm
Chainstay length415mm425mm+10 mm
Wheelbase1001mm1034mm+33 mm
BB drop76mm67mm−9 mm
BB height271.5mm285.5mm+14 mm
Standover764mm840.5mm+77 mm
Seat tube length466mm570mm+104 mm
Fork length390mm400mm+10 mm
Head tube length140mm170mm+30 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpertSpecialized CruxS-Works
ShifterShimano ST-RS685Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano XTR M9050 Di2
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
ChainShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetFSA SL-KSpecialized 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 ExpertSpecialized S-Works Phenom
Chainringnot listedPraxis Wave Tech

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