Front: Tektro wide canti, Rear: Tektro narrow canti

S-Works FACT carbon legs, alloy crown and steerer, 1.5"" lower bearing

Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, semi-compact race design, shaped TT, 1.5"" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB

Roval Pavé, 20h, cold forged aluminum five-spoke high flange, adjustable aluminum axle, Roval QR

Specialized CX Comp 6061 alloy, short drop

1 1/8 upper and 1 1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 8mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

Roval Pavé, 24h, cold forged aluminum five-spoke high flange, adjustable aluminum axle, Roval QR

Specialized Comp, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

Front: Specialized Captain CX Sport, 700x34c, wire bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Captain CX Sport, 700x34c, wire bead, 60TPI

Oversized bottom bracket with FSA Gossamer cranks help get every ounce of effort to the ground, and SRAM Apex 10-speed drivetrain keeps shifting smooth under adverse conditions.

Specialized CruX Comp

49cm

52cm

Crux Comp

54cm

56cm

58cm

61cm

S-Works Crux 5 SRAM RED XPLR

The Specialized Crux is a versatile gravel bike praised for its excellent handling, comfort on rough terrain, and superior performance in muddy conditions. It features innovative designs like the tapered steerer tube and BB30 bottom bracket, enhancing ride quality and efficiency. However, some reviews note its lack of snap in the rear end and the extra weight from disc brakes and internal cabling.

MSRP
Where to Buy	$3,999 At Contender $13,999 At Contender
Category	Gravel
	2.7
Frame	Aluminum
	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	Tektro Rim


	Apex
Drivetrain	2 × 10
Brand Site	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized CruX Comp is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Frame	Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, semi-compact race design, shaped TT, 1.5"" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB
Fork	S-Works FACT carbon legs, alloy crown and steerer, 1.5"" lower bearing
Bottom Bracket	With crankset
Headset	1 1/8 upper and 1 1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 8mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers
Stem	Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar	Specialized CX Comp 6061 alloy, short drop
Saddle	Body Geometry Riva Road, w/ steel rails
Seatpost	Specialized Comp, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex
Front Derailleur	SRAM Apex
Crank	FSA Gossamer
Shifters	SRAM Apex
Cassette	SRAM, 10-speed, 11x32t
Chain	KMC X10 L CP
Brakes	Front: Tektro wide canti, Rear: Tektro narrow canti Type: Tektro Rim
Brake Levers	SRAM Rival

Rims	Front: Roval Pavé, Rear: Roval Pavé
Spokes	Stainless 14g
Front Hub	Roval Pavé, 20h, cold forged aluminum five-spoke high flange, adjustable aluminum axle, Roval QR
Rear Hub	Roval Pavé, 24h, cold forged aluminum five-spoke high flange, adjustable aluminum axle, Roval QR
Tires	Front: Specialized Captain CX Sport, 700x34c, wire bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Captain CX Sport, 700x34c, wire bead, 60TPI