Specialized Diverge 4 Expert vs Specialized Crux Expert

Specialized

Diverge 4 Expert

Specialized

Crux Expert

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2027

High endCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 21 differences, line by line.

SpecializedSpecialized Diverge 4 Expert

SpecializedSpecialized Crux Expert

At a glance

Differences only

Specialized Crux Expert is 1.28 kg lighter than Specialized Diverge 4 Expert (brand figures).
Specialized Diverge 4 Expert has the shorter lowest gear: 9 km/h at 90 rpm, against 10 km/h.
Specialized Diverge 4 Expert is the newer model (2027).

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 9.38 kg 8.1 kg −1.28 kg

Frame Carbon

As printed

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon

Carbon

As printed

Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™

Suspension Hardtail ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm

As printed

Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

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Wheelset 700c · Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, 25.5mm depth

As printed

Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub

700c · Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth

As printed

Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, DT 370 hub

Drivetrain 1×12 1×13

Groupset Shimano GRX Di2

As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825 / Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed

SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1

As printed

NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1 HRD / NEW SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1

Brake model Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc

As printed

NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor

Seatpost Rigid · Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Diverge 4 Expert · Gravel bike rather demanding, rather nimble, average gearing, very high equipment.
Crux Expert · Gravel bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert9 km/h - 48 km/h
Specialized Crux Expert10 km/h - 48 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Specialized Diverge 4 ExpertSpecialized Crux Expertother gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Frame and fork2 differences

Fork Carbon

As printed

FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

Carbon

As printed

S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

Max tyre clearance 50 mm 47 mm −3 mm

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket Shimano Threaded BSA BB SRAM DUB BSA

Cable routing Internal

As printed

internal routing

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Drivetrain7 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed

SRAM

As printed

NEW SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825

Electronic, wireless

Chainrings 1 1

Gears at the back 12 13 +1

Chainring teeth Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t SRAM Rival XPLR E1, 40T

Cassette Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51t Higher range SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351, 13sp, 10-46t

Rear derailleur Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} NEW SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825, hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand} NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1 HRD ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc

Hydraulic disc

As printed

NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor

Front rotor– 160 mm

Rear rotor– 160 mm

Wheels and tyres4 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45

700c / 29"

As printed

Pathfinder 700x40

Rims Carbon

As printed

27mm inner width carbon rim

Carbon

As printed

25mm inner width carbon rim

Rim depth 25.5 mm 32 mm +7 mm

Rim inner width 27 mm 25 mm −2 mm

Tubeless ready yes yes

Tyres Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tubeless Ready

As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready

Pathfinder 700x40, Tubeless Ready

Tyre width fitted 45 mm 40 mm −5 mm

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare ^{°Value not published by the brand} Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Future Stem, Pro ^{°Value not published by the brand} Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand} Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size 56

As printed

Poids Taille 56

As printed

Poids Taille 56

Mounts and storage

In-frame storage yes –

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Diverge 4 Expert

Size of Crux Expert

Differences measured from

Diverge 4 Expert · 49CM
Crux Expert · 54CM

Stack and reach

Diverge 4 Expert · 49CM Diverge 4 Expert · 49CM — Reach (mm) 365 · Stack (mm) 563
Crux Expert · 54CM Crux Expert · 54CM — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 560

Geometry19 differences

Size 49CM 54CM

Reach 365 mm 388 mm +23 mm

Stack 563 mm 560 mm −3 mm

Top tube (effective) 521 mm 549 mm +28 mm

Seat tube 400 mm 521 mm +121 mm

Head tube 90 mm 130 mm +40 mm

Head angle 70° 71.5° +1.5°

Seat angle 74.5° 74° −0.5°

Chainstays 430 mm 425 mm −5 mm

Wheelbase 1,019 mm 1,023 mm +4 mm

Front centre 604 mm 608 mm +4 mm

Standover 700 mm 794 mm +94 mm

BB drop 85 mm 72 mm −13 mm

BB height 264 mm 286 mm +22 mm

Fork offset 55 mm 50 mm −5 mm

Trail 72 mm 67 mm −5 mm

Stem 60 mm 90 mm +30 mm

Handlebar width 380 mm 420 mm +40 mm

Crank length 170 mm 173 mm +3 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Specialized Diverge 4 Expert or Specialized Crux Expert?

Specialized Crux Expert weighs 8.1 kg, Specialized Diverge 4 Expert 9.38 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Specialized Diverge 4 Expert and Specialized Crux Expert come with?

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert: Shimano GRX Di2. Specialized Crux Expert: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1.

How do Specialized Diverge 4 Expert and Specialized Crux Expert compare on geometry?

In size 49CM, Specialized Diverge 4 Expert has a stack of 563 mm for a reach of 365 mm; in size 54CM, Specialized Crux Expert has 560 mm for 388 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Specialized Diverge 4 Expert vs Specialized Crux Expert

At a glance

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Character

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Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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Frequently asked questions

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