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Crux Expert
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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₩6,900,000($4,552)| Weight | 18.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Specialized Crux is celebrated for its lightweight frame, versatile performance across gravel and cyclocross, and high-quality components. It offers a responsive and lively ride, with excellent handling and comfort, making it a top choice for racing and fast gravel riding. However, some models face criticism for their high price points and component choices that may not match the frame's quality.
Lightweight frame
Versatile for gravel and cyclocross
Responsive and lively ride
Excellent handling and comfort
High-quality components on higher-end models
High price points
Component choices may not match frame quality
Limited mounting points for bags on some models
Stock components can lead to a stiff ride
The alloy frame is hardly noticeable on the trails, open roads, and gravel-heavy sections.
BikerumorThe new CruX is designed as a gravel race bike first, with some nods toward cyclocross racing.
CX Magazinethe Crux offers a truly exciting off-road ride. It can hop, skip and jump through the tightest turns, crest climbs with ease, and then return to the tarmac and keep up with the roadies like it's no big issue
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Jul 2025 · Jan Fock
Specialized S-Works Crux in our 2025 gravel race bike comparison test: can Specialized’s ultra-light gravel evergreen still hold its own against the new aero generation?
Punchy acceleration on climbs
Generous tire clearance
Precise handling
Wide road cockpit without flare doesn’t suit gravel racing scenarios
Nov 2024 · Jordan Villella
Specialized Crux DSW Comp is nice, but the build makes us wonder if choosing your components and building from the frameset up is better.
Nov 2024 · Dave Rome
Specialized’s latest aluminium race bike for gravel, all-road, and cyclocross endeavours.
Incredibly simple to work on and maintain
A frame worth upgrading with easy and wide-open part compatibility
Good tyre clearance
Well-balanced geometry for racing purposes
SRAM Apex mechanical does the trick.
A little stack height would broaden its appeal
Cut-outs at bottom bracket let dirt into the frame
Stock components lead to a stiff ride
The one complete bike option doesn’t represent stellar value
Crummy headset
Toe overlap in smaller sizes with bigger tyres.
Aug 2024 · Paul Norman
The Specialized Diverge has been the gravel bike in the brand's line-up since 2014, when the gravel category was in
Aug 2024
Sharing geometry with the popular carbon Cruz, Specialized relaunches an aluminum Crux returns with a "less is more" attitude.
Jun 2024 · Alvin Holbrook
The Crux DSW is an aluminum gravel bike that rivals carbon on weight and performance? What's the catch? Not a whole lot, based on our review.
Jul 2023 · Warren Rossiter
A fun gravel bike with a firm ride that's slightly let down by a middling build for the asking price
Lightweight
Quick on tarmac and gravel
Good contact points
Stiff alloy handlebar
Tyres not suitable for challenging conditions
Expensive for the spec
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?
| Frame | Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.1" Colors: Gloss Carbon / Tarmac Black; Satin Harvest Gold Metallic / Oak Green |
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| Fork | FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
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| Crank | SRAM Rival 1x, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR, XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44t |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes, Rear: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes |
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| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38 |
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Last updated October 4
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