Specialized Crux Sport E5

An all-road gravel bike from 2015, made in 7 sizes from 46 to 61.

Size

Stack 566 mmReach 379 mm

Geometry

Specialized Crux Sport E5 geometry by frame size
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	370	375	379	384	387	392
Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright	1.43	1.46	1.48	1.49	1.52	1.54	1.58
Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length	510	516	536	549	560	570	586
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	460	490	520	540	560	580	610
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	78	72	65	67	64	61	57
Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable	1008	1009	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	595	595	601	606	609	615

Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.

Quick enough for spirited riding, comfortable enough for long days on mixed terrain.

Size 54 is more upright than 61% of the 106 gravel frames we track.

The closest gravel frames from other ranges, against size 54 here.

Bikes with a similar fit, compared with size 54 of this bike
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