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S-Works Crux Frameset
A carbon frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,999| Weight | 3.3 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Specialized Crux is celebrated for its lightweight frame, versatile performance across gravel and cyclocross, and high-quality components. Reviews highlight its responsive handling, excellent tire clearance, and comfort on varied terrains, though some note its high price and firm ride as drawbacks.
Lightweight frame
Versatile for gravel and cyclocross
Responsive handling
Excellent tire clearance
High-quality components
High price point
Firm ride can be choppy on rough surfaces
Limited mounting points for bags
This is quite likely the best gravel bike I’ve ridden, and one of the best drop-bar bikes I’ve ridden of any sort.
Cycling TipsThe new CruX is designed as a gravel race bike first, with some nods toward cyclocross racing.
CX MagazineExudes a confidence that was not felt in any other bike.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Aug 2024
Sharing geometry with the popular carbon Cruz, Specialized relaunches an aluminum Crux returns with a "less is more" attitude.
Jun 2023
Crux is Specialized's premium gravel bike that comes with a lot of characteristics borrowed from both its cyclo-cross history and featherweight Aethos road bike. The lightweight carbon frame offers excellent comfort on gravel surfaces but, with this specific model, the rest of the bike spec is not up to the same level as the frame. Best gravel bikes under £1,500 in 2023 - drop-bar machines that won't break the bank Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? Gravel racing - what's next for cycling's fastest growing discipline?
Jun 2023 · Calvin Zajac
A superlative in terms of price, weight and prestige. But can the Specialized S-Works Crux prevail against aero-optimised gravel racers?
Maximum riding fun
Lightweight frame and wheels make it the ultimate climber
Specialized Pathfinder Pro tires offer excellent handling and grip
For a lack of things to criticise, we didn’t like the shiny stem on the otherwise matte bike
Jan 2023 · William Tracy
The new collegiate club cyclocross national champion also rode to an impressive fifth place at the elite national championship race.
Oct 2022 · Cory Benson
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....
Jun 2022 · William Tracy
She rode this bike to sixth place in her first attempt at the race.
May 2022 · Jack Luke
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
Mar 2022 · Liam Cahill
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
| Frame | S-Works Crux FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.1" Colors: Satin White Sage / Cactus Bloom/midnight Shadow Speckle; Gloss Birch Red Gold Pearl Speckle / Red Gold; Satin Metallic Dark Navy / Mystic Blue/midnight Shadow Metallic Speckle |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 68mm, threaded |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost Type: Rigid |
First added March 18
Last updated October 4
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