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CruX Pro Race Red Disc
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | RED |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Crux is a versatile cyclocross bike praised for its lightweight frame, aggressive tire tread for fast rolling, and comfortable ride quality thanks to features like the CG-R seatpost with Zertz vibration damping. It offers generous tire clearance and hydraulic disc brakes for enhanced control, though some models face criticism for high prices and proprietary components.
Lightweight carbon fiber frame
Aggressive file tread pattern tires for fast rolling
CG-R seatpost with Zertz vibration damping for comfort
Hydraulic disc brakes for enhanced control
Generous tire clearance up to 40mm
High price tag on some models
Proprietary components limit customization
Seatpost issues on certain models
Tires less effective on loose surfaces
With an aggressive file tread pattern—a series of low knobs—the Specialized Trigger tires roll fast.Bicycling
The $6300 2014 Specialized CruX Pro Race Disc. That price tag alone will scare off many people from reading further.
CX MagazineThe Crux E5’s lively, precise alloy frame will reward updating over time.
BikeRadarThe CruX Elite EVO is the ultimate quiver killer, and the worst part about getting one is seeing all the dust that will collect on your other bikes when they’re demoted to garage rafter duty.
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Oct 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur
A brilliant cyclo-cross bike that is fast and fun to ride and ideal for racing
May 2015
Before the ride For this review, I enjoyed a full custom build courtesy of Campagnolo. Starting with a 2013 Crux Pro carbon frameset, an 11-speed Chorus groupset with Campy’s CX cantilever brakes and CX Power Torque carbon cranks were added with Bora Ultra 35 carbon tubulars. The remainder of the parts were supplied
Jun 2014 · Cyclocross Magazine
Advertisement Note: This is a 2014 bike review from last season’s Issue 23, and the brakes were recalled units since the test. Grab a lightweight, ...
Feb 2014 · Kurt Gensheimer
If you could have one – and only one – bike, the CruX Elite EVO might just be the choice. - Mtbr.com
Jan 2014 · Caley Fretz
Yannick Eckmann will seek to defend his U23 national title on Saturday aboard this S-Works Crux Disc
Nov 2013 · James Huang
Brilliant chassis and great race-ready spec but swapping wheels isn't as easy as it should be
Oct 2013
May 2012 · Staff
We had the Specialized Crux Comp Disc Apex for six months spread amongst three riders. While I had the bike, I put in 2-5 rides per week ranging from short tabata interval workouts to indoor trainer riding to 5 hour endurance gravel road rides. As a disclaimer, I work at a Specialized Dealer and built …
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r carbon disc frame with 'cross-specific geometry and race features, such as tapered headtube and OSBB for greater stiffness, acceleration, efficiency and handling on any race course, paired with FACT carbon disc fork with tapered steerer |
|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized Pro Carbon Pave SL seatpost is lightweight and comfortable, allowing you to fine-tune your saddle position with a single-bolt adjustable head Type: Rigid |
| Crank | Specialized Pro FACT carbon crankset with SRAM RED 22 chainrings combine to optimize OSBB stiffness and precision for pedaling efficiency you can feel |
|---|---|
| Shifters | All-new, hydraulic SRAM RED 22 disc brakes offer the lightest disc setup possible with perfect modulation and stopping power, while DoubleTap shifters provide simple, intuitive shifting and reach adjustment for perfect fit |
| Brakes | All-new, hydraulic SRAM RED 22 disc brakes offer the lightest disc setup possible with perfect modulation and stopping power, while DoubleTap shifters provide simple, intuitive shifting and reach adjustment for perfect fit Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | For the training days, an AXIS 2.0 Disc wheelset is included with this top-level race machine |
|---|---|
| Tires | Roval Rapide CL 40 Disc Tubular wheelset, perfectly suited for hard racing with ideal rim depth for 'cross racing conditions, paired with Specialized Terra Tubular tires with sharp-edged tread that clear well for wet and muddy CX courses |
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