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2016 Specialized

CruX Elite EVO

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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39 mph

CruX Elite EVO

35 mph

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Reviews
Cyclist
Specialized Crux Elite 1x review

Oct 2017 · Joseph Delves

Light, fast, rowdy, the Crux is a proper race bike that’s still supremely rideable day to day

Highs
  • Fantastically easy riding modern cross bike

Lows
  • Perhaps a little pricey

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Velo
Specialized Crux Expert X1

Oct 2017 · Kristen Legan

The Specialized Crux Expert X1 is one of the best cyclocross bikes this season.

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized CruX Expert X1

Nov 2016 · Paul Norman

The CruX Expert X1 is towards the top end of Specialized's cyclocross bike line-up. We've put it through its paces.

Highs
  • Well-balanced handling

  • Modern cyclocross spec

  • Single ring groupset has excellent chain retention

Lows
  • Expensive

  • Limited options to extend the gear range

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road.cc
Specialized Crux Elite X1

Oct 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur

A brilliant cyclo-cross bike that is fast and fun to ride and ideal for racing

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BikeRadar
Specialized CruX Elite X1 review

Oct 2015 · Josh Patterson

A solid and likeable cyclocross option, but Specialized's infuriating decision-making over rear thru-axle size limits its versatility for the moment at least

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Cycling Tips
Specialized Crux Pro review

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

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CX Magazine
Specialized Crux Pro Race Red Disc — Cyclocross Bike Review - Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross and Gravel News, Races, Bikes, Media

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, ...

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MTBR
Review: 2014 Specialized CruX Elite EVO Rival Disc

Feb 2014 · Kurt Gensheimer

If you could have one – and only one – bike, the CruX Elite EVO might just be the choice. - Mtbr.com

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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 10r carbon, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, disc mount, OSBB

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon

Bottom Bracket

BB30, press-fit

Headset

1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8” lower, steel bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers

Stem

Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

Saddle

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Crank

TURN Zayante by Praxis Works, BB30, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano 105 Hydro STI

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

Chain

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano BR-785, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech resin pads w/ fins, Rear: Shimano BR-785, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech resin pads w/ fins

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS 4.0 Disc SCS, Rear: AXIS 4.0 Disc SCS

Tires

Front: Specialized Trigger Pro, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x38mm, Rear: Specialized Trigger Pro, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x38mm

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