2022 Specialized Crux Comp
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $4,200 |
|---|---|
| Spec Level | |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
1 × 11 — 11 speed
Crux Comp
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The Crux Comp is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
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Cory BensonOct 2022
3x ex-CX World Champ Zdenek Stybar returned to Tabor 11 years later to race cyclocross on an ultralight, almost stock carbon S-Works Crux....
VeloNews.comJun 2022
The Slovakian will make his gravel debut at Unbound before returning to Europe for the Tour de France.
Jack LukeMay 2022
A delightfully lightweight classic gravel bike for those with chasmal pockets
Superb ride quality
One of, if not the lightest gravel framesets out there
Generous tyre clearance
Simple standards used throughout
Sensible 125kg weight limit
Huge price tag for the top-end models
Pathfinder tyres only really suitable for dry and fast conditions
Limited accessory mounts
Liam CahillMar 2022
An exceptionally light gravel bike that excels on the climbs and is a blast to ride fast
Very light
Fast on the road
Fast off the road
Clean frame lines
Comfortable
Might not be 'gravel' enough for some
David KennedyFeb 2022
Getting to the crux of gravel
Joe RobinsonDec 2021
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
Climbs like a road bike
Aggressive geometry
Expensive
Leon PoultneyNov 2021
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
The lightest gravel bike out there
Phenomenal drivetrain
Nimble handling
A capable climber
That price
Too nice to smash around trails?
Lack of mounting points
Cyclocross MagazineOct 2021
The new 2022 Specialized CruX has received a geometry tweak and gone on a diet. We break down the hype and hysteria behind the gravel and cyclocross labels.
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5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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| Frame | Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Smoke / Black/cool Grey; Gloss Arctic Blue / Tarmac Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1, long cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1x, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic |
| Cassette | SunRace, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss G540 Disc, Rear: DT Swiss G540 Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38 |