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2016 Trek Boone Disc Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Crux Elite

The 49 is the Specialized Crux Elite size closest to your 50 Trek Boone Disc Frameset. 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 Elite

Compared with the Trek Boone Disc Frameset in 50, the Specialized Crux Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Boone Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Boone Disc Frameset 50Specialized Crux Elite 49Difference
Reach375369mm−6 mm
Stack534540mm+6 mm
Head tube angle71.0°70.5°−0.5°
Effective top tube518509mm−9 mm
Chainstay length425425mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10011007mm+6 mm
BB drop7067mm−3 mm
Standover747781.5mm+35 mm
Seat tube length476490mm+14 mm
Head tube length110115mm+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73°
BB heightnot listed281.5mm
Fork lengthnot listed400mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Elite minus the Trek Boone Disc Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Boone Disc Frameset, 2018 Specialized Crux Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Boone Disc FramesetSpecialized Crux Elite

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.

PartTrek Boone Disc FramesetBoone Disc FramesetSpecialized Crux EliteElite X1
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkTrek IsoSpeed Crossnot listed
Shifternot listedSRAM Rival 1
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Rival 1
Cassettenot listedSRAM PG 1130
Chainnot listedSRAM PC-1130
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Rival 1
Wheelsetnot listedRoval SLX 24
Tirenot listedSpecialized Terra Pro
Brakenot listedSRAM Rival 1
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Phenom Comp

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