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S-Works Crux Frameset
A carbon frame gravel frameset.
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$5,000| 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. 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 · 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
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?
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
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 April 10
Last updated June 25
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