Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $4,200$6,200
    Where to Buy
    $3,499

    17% off At Specialized

    $4,999

    19% off At Specialized

    $4,999

    19% off At Cycle Limited

    Category
    GravelGravel
    4.8
    7.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    2.1"2.1"
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    RivalRival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Crux Comp and Specialized Crux Expert are both carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Crux Comp has aluminum 700c aluminum wheels, while the Crux Expert has carbon 700c carbon wheels, better components, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Crux Comp
    Crux Expert
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Crux Comp

    35 mph

    Crux Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.1"

    ColorsSatin Smoke / Black/cool Grey; Gloss Arctic Blue / Tarmac Black

    Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.1"

    ColorsSatin Smoke / Black/cool Grey; Gloss Arctic Blue / Tarmac Black

    Fork

    FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP

    SRAM DUB BSA

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Seatpost

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 1, long cage

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    Crank

    SRAM Rival 1x, 40T

    SRAM Rival 1x, 40T

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    Cassette

    SunRace, 11-speed, 11-42t

    SRAM XPLR, XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44t

    Chain

    KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

    SRAM Rival 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc

    Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Swiss G540 Disc, Rear: DT Swiss G540 Disc

    Front: Roval Terra C, Rear: Roval Terra C

    Tires

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38

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