Specialized Crux Elite EVO
An all-road gravel bike from 2015, made in 7 sizes from 46 to 61.
Size
Stack 566 mmReach 379 mm
Geometry
| Size | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | |||||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 522 | 540 | 554 | 566 | 583 | 597 | 618 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 366 | 369 | 376 | 379 | 384 | 387 | 393 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.43 | 1.46 | 1.47 | 1.49 | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.57 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 501 | 509 | 535 | 547 | 559 | 570 | 588 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.3° | 73° | 72.5° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 470 | 490 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 600 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 100 | 115 | 125 | 140 | 155 | 170 | 190 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 764 | 782 | 795 | 809 | 825 | 841 | 862 |
| Handling | |||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 69.5° | 70.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 72° | 72.5° | 73° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 75 | 69 | 62 | 64 | 61 | 58 | 55 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 1008 | 1007 | 1009 | 1016 | 1022 | 1025 | 1031 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 265 | 265 | 265 | 267 | 267 | 269 | 269 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 593 | 593 | 595 | 601 | 606 | 609 | 615 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
All-road
Quick enough for spirited riding, comfortable enough for long days on mixed terrain.
Handling, size 54
- Steering
- Neutral64 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Agile1016 mm
- Chainstays
- Balanced425 mm
- BB drop
- High69 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest gravel frames from other ranges, against size 54 here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Women's2020Stack +1 mm, reach +4 mm | 54 | +1 mm | +4 mm |
| MMR X-Tour 002026Stack +3 mm, reach +1 mm | M | +3 mm | +1 mm |
| Marin Gestalt 12025Stack +2 mm, reach −7 mm | 52 | +2 mm | −7 mm |
| MMR X-Grip-302026Stack −1 mm, reach −4 mm | M | −1 mm | −4 mm |
| Giant Revolt Advanced 12024Stack +4 mm, reach +2 mm | S | +4 mm | +2 mm |
| Megamo JAKAR 202026Stack +4 mm, reach −3 mm | M | +4 mm | −3 mm |
Other versions
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.
- Crux Elite2015
- Crux Expert2015
- Crux Expert EVO2015
- Crux Pro Race UDi22015
- S-Works CruX Di22015
- S-Works CruX EVO Di22015