Genesis Croix de Fer 30 vs Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Alloy - SRAM Apex

Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

These two score within 1 point of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.

Genesis

Croix de Fer 30

64% for a typical rider

£2,300 at Brand website

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Specialized

Diverge 4 Comp Alloy - SRAM Apex

63% for a typical rider

£2,399 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Genesis Croix de Fer 30 is £99 cheaper — £2,300 against £2,399.
Weight: The Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Alloy - SRAM Apex is 0.9kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Tyre clearance: The Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Alloy - SRAM Apex takes 50mm tyres against 47mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec	Croix de Fer 30	Diverge 4 Comp Alloy - SRAM Apex
Price	£2,300	£2,399
Weight	11.5 kg	10.6 kg
Frame	steel	alloy
Groupset	Shimano CUES U6000 2x10 mechanical	SRAM Apex Eagle 1x12 mechanical
Stack / reach	1.53	1.52
Tyre clearance	47 mm	50 mm
Lowest gear	22 in	22 in
Mudguard mounts	Yes	Yes
Comfort	81	75
Speed	10	16
Climbing	45	50
Value	0	0

Neither might be the right answer

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