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CruX Elite X1
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Oct 2017 · Joseph Delves
Light, fast, rowdy, the Crux is a proper race bike that’s still supremely rideable day to day
Fantastically easy riding modern cross bike
Perhaps a little pricey
Oct 2017 · Kristen Legan
The Specialized Crux Expert X1 is one of the best cyclocross bikes this season.
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.
Well-balanced handling
Modern cyclocross spec
Single ring groupset has excellent chain retention
Expensive
Limited options to extend the gear range
Dec 2015 · Taylor Rojek
A cyclocross racing bike that can handle everything
Oct 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur
A brilliant cyclo-cross bike that is fast and fun to ride and ideal for racing
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
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
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| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r carbon, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, disc mount, OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, BB30 |
| 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 Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival, 11-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130, 11-speed, w/ PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: AXIS 4.0 Disc SCS, Rear: AXIS 4.0 Disc SCS |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Terra Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm, Rear: Specialized Terra Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm |
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