2020 Specialized

S-Works CruX

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$9,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2, Praxis
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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smoothrugged
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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

(climbing)

33 mph

S-Works CruX

35 mph

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Reviews
Cyclist
Specialized S-Works Crux review

Dec 2021 · Joe Robinson

The lightest gravel bike in the world, the Specialized S-Works Crux is a bona fide off-road race bike with performance to match its price

Highs
  • Climbs like a road bike

  • Aggressive geometry

Lows
  • Expensive

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The Gear Loop
Specialized S-Works Crux review

Nov 2021 · Leon Poultney

Tipping the scales at just 7.25kg, Specialized says its latest Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, but can it justify its £10,750/$12,000

Highs
  • The lightest gravel bike out there

  • Phenomenal drivetrain

  • Nimble handling

  • A capable climber

Lows
  • That price

  • Too nice to smash around trails?

  • Lack of mounting points

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Velo
Big-ride review: Specialized S-Works Crux gravel bike

Oct 2021 · Ben Delaney

This sub-16-pound dirt race rig is exceptional for going up fast, but don't look for bells, whistles, or storage here.

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Bicycling
The Specialized CruX E5 Sport Is A Low-Cost Cyclocross Bike With High-End Chops

Oct 2019

Don't write off the aluminum frame: This could be your next race bike.

Highs
  • Aluminum frame

  • Carbon fork

  • Race-ready geometry

Lows
  • Some riders may prefer thru-axles

  • Tires are good for cinder paths but lack adequate tread for cyclocross

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BikeRadar
Specialized CruX Expert review

Jan 2019 · Robin Wilmott

The CruX Expert is a superb race machine that only needs tyre changes to excel all winter long. Buy if you want a thoroughly sorted race bike

Highs
  • Superb ’cross specification, performance, weight and handling

Lows
  • Your wardrobe will struggle to match the frame colour

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road.cc
Specialized CruX Elite

Nov 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur

Fantastic handling and performance and stunning paint job, but let down by weight and spec

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Bikerumor
Review: Specialized CruX Expert X1 cyclocross bike is a purebred race machine

Jan 2018

The 2018 Specialized CruX cyclocross bike launched this summer with an all-new, race-focused frameset and a range of complete bike builds to suit most any budget. We got our hands on the CruX Expert X1 just in time for the NCCX series and threw it into the mix of test bikes. Actually, this was the …

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Specs
Build
Frame

S-Works FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

Bottom Bracket

OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

S-Works Shallow Bend Carbon, 125mm drop x 75 mm reach

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Phenom, carbon rails, 143mm

Pedals

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR M9050 Di2, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed

Crank

S-Works Power Cranks, single-sided power, BB30, 11-speed, Praxis Wave Tech, 110 BCD, 42T

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9170 shift levers

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-32t

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Dura-Ace, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21h, Rear: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, DT Swiss 240 internals, CeramicSpeed bearings, 24h

Tires

Front: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm, Rear: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm

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